Lot #35: Toad/Frog "Wealth Pot" Trinket Box

Toad/Frog "Wealth Pot" Trinket Box • While both Japan and China produce toad-themed items, specific visual image clues point to a Chinese origin. • The "Wealth Pot" Motif: The interior relief featuring a lily pad and flower (or lotus) is a hallmark of the Chinese Feng Shui "Wealth Toad" or "Money Frog" (Jin Chan). These are often designed as "wealth pots" meant to store coins or small treasures to attract prosperity. • The uniform, dark, "knobbly" texture and the molded interior relief are characteristic of modern "hand-painted" resin forms. • Decorative "trinket boxes" with detailed animal themes were a staple of the 1970's and 80's gift market. The specific "knobbly" texture and molded interior relief (the lily pad) are classic examples of this production style. • In excellent condition, no breaks, cracks or chips. View images. • 7 cm. x 7 cm. x 7 cm. Dimensions: 7 cm. x 7 cm. x 7 cm. Pickup category timeslot {A}