{"product_id":"hubei-agate-money-toad-jin-chan","title":"Hubei Agate Money Toad Carving | Hubei Prosperity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHubei Agate Money Toad carvings combine the distinctive natural patterning of Chinese Agate with one of the best-known prosperity symbols in traditional Chinese culture. Hubei Agate can display orbicular formations, concentric eyes, contrasting mineral patterns and areas of translucency, creating considerable variation between individual pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarved as Jin Chan (金蟾), the Three-Legged Money Toad is traditionally associated with wealth, abundance, opportunity and good fortune and is commonly used as a Feng Shui prosperity symbol in homes and businesses. These carvings retain much of the natural character of the Hubei Agate, with earthy red, rust, brown and grey tones incorporated into each toad. Their natural surface, individual markings and traditional symbolism make them particularly interesting for collectors of Hubei Agate, Chinese carvings and Feng Shui figures. 🐸🪙\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚖️ Weight: 125gms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size: 3.1cm x 5.5cm x 5.2cm\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\u003eThese Hubei Agate Money Toads immediately caught our attention in China because they are such a different interpretation of one of our favourite traditional Chinese prosperity symbols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than being highly polished and perfectly uniform, these carvings retain much of the natural character of the Hubei Agate. The earthy red, rust, brown, grey and translucent areas remain visible throughout, with natural orbicular formations, markings and variations becoming part of the finished carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe style itself is fantastic. The Money Toad has been given a wonderfully rounded form with a broad face, prominent raised eyes and carefully carved details across the head and body. There is something almost ancient-looking about them, particularly with the natural surface and deeper red colouring of the Agate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHubei Agate comes from Hubei Province in China and is particularly sought after for its extraordinary natural patterns. Depending on the material, it can display orbicular formations, concentric “eyes”, contrasting layers and areas of translucency. Rather than trying to disguise those natural features, these carvings allow them to remain part of the character of each individual toad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Money Toad, commonly known as the Three-Legged Money Frog or Jin Chan (金蟾), is one of the best-known prosperity symbols in Chinese culture and Feng Shui. Traditionally associated with attracting wealth, opportunity and good fortune, it is frequently placed within homes and businesses as a symbol of prosperity and financial success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a wonderful old legend associated with Jin Chan and the Daoist immortal Liu Hai. In variations of the story, Liu Hai uses strings of coins to lure or tame the magical three-legged toad, helping establish the creature's enduring association with wealth and abundance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysically, Agate is traditionally connected with grounding, stability, balance and protection. Paired with the symbolism of Jin Chan, these pieces bring together the grounded nature of Agate with one of China's most recognisable symbols of prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe absolutely loved this new carving style when we found them. Each one has its own natural markings and expression, and I think the slightly rugged Hubei Agate suits the old Money Toad symbolism beautifully. 🐸🪙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Crystal Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67696995991776,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/HubeiAgateMoneyToadCarvingHubeiProsperity1.jpg?v=1790911463","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/hubei-agate-money-toad-jin-chan","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}