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Chinese Bronze Statue of Immortal Liu Haichan, C1700
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Chinese Bronze Statue of Immortal Liu Haichan, C1700

18th century
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Fine early small Chinese bronze statue of an immortal on a bespoke wood stand,c1700. The immortal is depicted with a toad on his shoulder so is most likely Liu Haichan or Liu Hai , the God of wealth and prosperity. It is a fine quality casting with lovely detail to the features, robes and the toad. it is also heavy for its size at 0.3kg. The statue has taken on a beautiful colour/patina with the signs of rubbing/handling you would hope for in a very old bronze. There is a small area of Verdigris on the base, again as you would expect from an old piece. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 8.5cm tall x 3.5cm wide x 3.5cm deep, weight 0.3kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Liu Haichan to the 18th Century.

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SA1189895
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Fine early small Chinese bronze statue of an immortal on a bespoke wood stand,c1700.
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The immortal is depicted with a toad on his shoulder so is most likely Liu Haichan or Liu Hai , the God of wealth and prosperity.
Curious Antiques

It is a fine quality casting with lovely detail to the features, robes and the toad. it is also heavy for its size at 0.3kg. The statue has taken on a beautiful colour/patina with the signs of rubbing/handling you would hope for in a very old bronze. There is a small area of Verdigris on the base, again as you would expect from an old piece. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 8.5cm tall x 3.5cm wide x 3.5cm deep, weight 0.3kg.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Liu Haichan to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189895
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base.
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Archive I A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base.

Chinese Bronze Statue of Immortal Liu Haichan, C1700

Archive II A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base. View II
Archive III A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base. View III
Archive IV A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base. View IV
Archive V A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base. View V
Archive VI A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base. View VI
Archive VII A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base. View VII
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base.
Chinese Bronze Statue of Immortal Liu Haichan, c1700
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A cast bronze figure depicting the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins with a three-legged toad on his shoulder, mounted on a round wooden base.
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FAQs

In Chinese folklore and Daoism, Liu Haichan is an immortal associated with wealth and prosperity, traditionally depicted alongside a three-legged money toad and holding a string of cash coins.

Early Qing dynasty figures were typically cast using the lost-wax method, utilizing copper alloys to form solid or heavy hollow structures before surface details were finished by hand with chasing tools.

Authenticity is assessed through genuine wear patterns, natural surface oxidisation within carved crevices, historical tool marks, appropriate weight, and correct stylistic iconography for the period.

Small figurative bronzes serve as elevated accent pieces when positioned on a styled bookshelf, a mantlepiece, or integrated into a tabletop arrangement with books and minimalist ceramics.

Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth, keeping the object away from chemical cleaners or moisture that could alter the natural aged patina.
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