{"product_id":"golden-hubei-agate-money-toad-jin-chan","title":"Hubei Agate Money Toad Carving | Hubei Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHubei Agate is known for its remarkable natural variation, with individual specimens displaying orbicular formations, concentric eyes, contrasting layers and areas of translucency. This Hubei Agate Money Toad is particularly distinctive for its warm mustard yellow, golden ochre, orange, peach and earthy brown tones, with the stone’s natural patterns incorporated into the carving rather than hidden beneath a highly uniform finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Money Toad, known as Jin Chan (金蟾) or the Three-Legged Money Frog, is one of the most recognisable Chinese Feng Shui symbols of prosperity, wealth, financial opportunity and good fortune. Its traditional connection with the Daoist immortal Liu Hai further reinforces this symbolism. Combining naturally patterned Chinese Hubei Agate with the traditional Jin Chan form creates an individual carving with strong cultural significance and wonderful natural character. 🐸🪙✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚖️ Weight: 115gms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size: 2.9cm x 6.1cm x 4.6cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌎 Source: Hubei, China\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔮 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgate: The Tapestry Stone of Universal Harmony \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🤍 All Chakras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Hubei Agate Money Toad is another wonderful example of the unusual new carving style we discovered in China, but this piece has a completely different character from the deeper red example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts natural colouring moves through mustard yellow, golden ochre, warm orange, peach and earthy brown, with subtle variations and orbicular formations appearing throughout the stone. Rather than polishing away the natural character of the Agate, the carver has worked with its existing patterns and markings, allowing them to become part of the finished Money Toad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our favourite details is the face. The large raised eyes have been carefully carved while natural circular formations appear around the head and body, almost as though the stone had already started designing the toad before the carver got involved. The broad mouth, rounded cheeks and textured skin give it a wonderfully expressive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHubei Agate comes from Hubei Province in China and is known for the unusual patterns that can occur within the material, including concentric eyes, orbicular formations, contrasting layers and natural variations in colour. Every piece develops differently, which makes this style of carving particularly interesting because so much of the original stone remains visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Money Toad, or Jin Chan (金蟾), is a traditional Chinese symbol associated with prosperity, wealth and good fortune. Often depicted as a three-legged toad, Jin Chan has been used in Feng Shui for generations as a symbol for attracting financial opportunity while encouraging the accumulation and protection of wealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a famous connection between Jin Chan and the Daoist immortal Liu Hai. In traditional stories, Liu Hai is often depicted with the three-legged toad and strings of coins, further establishing Jin Chan's enduring association with prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysically, Agate is traditionally associated with grounding, stability, balance and protection. Combined with the symbolism of the Money Toad, this piece carries a lovely theme of grounded prosperity and steady abundance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe loved these as soon as we saw them. They are recognisably Money Toads, but the more natural, earthy carving style gives each one its own expression and allows the Hubei Agate itself to remain an important part of the piece. 🐸🪙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Crystal Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67697022402784,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/HubeiAgateMoneyToadCarvingHubeiSpirit1.jpg?v=1790911663","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/golden-hubei-agate-money-toad-jin-chan","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}