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Title: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: artx on December 27, 2013, 12:27:46 PM: hi all,i got this figure and all i know is: this frog is an Chinese Bronze Frog 1800s

would like to know get more info about it if someone know.

thanks.
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: Dogaman on December 27, 2013, 12:31:01 PM: Artx,

On Ebay (Scroll down the page):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-1800s-Chinese-Asian-Bronze-Frog-Statue-or-Japanese-Toad-maybe-seal-/251388464598?nma=true&si=5PD%252BkE2TQSFmlvVe9IdVlHZXlJc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

There's a link within the 'description' with more info.
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: artx on December 27, 2013, 12:38:12 PM: hi thanks for answer.

yes from there i took the pic and some of the info.

but i am looking for more info.

thanks :)
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: bigwull on December 27, 2013, 12:56:09 PM: A picture of yours would be more helpful than one purloined from ebay,....and..this is another classic case of withholding info....for .had you given the correct info...then Dogaman..would,nt have wasted her time finding the one she did,..or did,nt find.......is yours the same?...or not, and furthermore its a Toad...frogs don,t have bumps on their back.....
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: artx on December 27, 2013, 01:34:45 PM: well first i think u should change ur attitude. "purloined " Are you serious ????

and yes mine is the same, why do you think i will post picture with different item?

i can't post my item cuz i am not at home.

hope i clear my point.

thanks.
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: artx on December 27, 2013, 01:36:50 PM: Quote from: Dogaman on December 27, 2013, 12:31:01 PM
Artx,

On Ebay (Scroll down the page):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-1800s-Chinese-Asian-Bronze-Frog-Statue-or-Japanese-Toad-maybe-seal-/251388464598?nma=true&si=5PD%252BkE2TQSFmlvVe9IdVlHZXlJc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

There's a link within the 'description' with more info.

hi just now i saw the link in THE description

thanks.
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: bigwull on December 27, 2013, 02:48:31 PM: Quote from: artx on December 27, 2013, 01:34:45 PM
well first i think u should change ur attitude. "purloined " Are you serious ????

and yes mine is the same, why do you think i will post picture with different item?

i can't post my item cuz i am not at home.

hope i clear my point.

thanks.

Ok Then.....you "borrowed it"....but had Dogaman not found that link...you would have had us believe that the pics were yours.....or am i Croaking in the wrong pond... ;D
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: Ipcress on December 27, 2013, 02:59:48 PM: Doesn't look 19th century to me.

Much more recent.
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: Dogaman on December 27, 2013, 03:12:53 PM: Comparing both sites: Ebay and Ancient Point, the pictures seem to suggest that the figure was originally done with a thin metal skirt, which was then shaped over a wooden block. Look at the pics of the bottoms. You can see where the thin metal is folded over...the rough edge is noticeable.

Arts, when you "thump" the frog, does it sound hollow?

Just sharing my observations.
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: artx on December 27, 2013, 03:28:22 PM: well im not at home but when i cheked it i can say is all solid.

:)
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: artx on December 27, 2013, 03:32:41 PM: [/quote]Ok Then.....you "borrowed it"....but had Dogaman not found that link...you would have had us believe that the pics were yours.....or am i Croaking in the wrong pond... ;D
[/quote]

well you know what u may right in this point,next time i will be more clear.
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: artx on December 27, 2013, 03:41:55 PM: Quote from: Ipcress on December 27, 2013, 02:59:48 PM
Doesn't look 19th century to me.

Much more recent.

hi. are u think is a chinese item?
if so what the this kind of frog symbolizes in theChinese culture

thanks
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: bigwull on December 27, 2013, 04:13:46 PM: just to clarify....

http://allaboutfrogs.org/weird/general/frogtoad.html
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: KC on December 27, 2013, 04:47:06 PM: Hmmmm....wondering if this is a Russian item...just because the information was uploaded by "Thefilm.siberia".

The only frog I am aware of in Chinese culture is the tree frog spirit Ch'ing-Wa Sheng which doesn't look like a toad.

There is a toad in the moon in Chinese culture...but it only has 3 legs - and is associated with longevity, immortality and UGLY (because when you are one with nature it doesn't matter).

n Japanese culture a Toad usually accompanies a Ninja, to help with longevity!
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: bigwull on December 27, 2013, 04:56:40 PM: No Longevity with these monsters....Cane Toads....
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: KC on December 27, 2013, 04:58:10 PM: Believe yours is a variation of the Wealth Toad
http://www.migladin.co.uk/wealth-toad-wood-effect-buddhist-symbol-chinese-feng-shui---buddha-8661-p.asp (http://www.migladin.co.uk/wealth-toad-wood-effect-buddhist-symbol-chinese-feng-shui---buddha-8661-p.asp)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chinese-Fengshui-Purple-Bronze-gild-Golden-Toad-Spittor-wealth-Yuanbao-Statue-F-/310825633367?pt=Asian_Antiques&hash=item485ea6c657 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chinese-Fengshui-Purple-Bronze-gild-Golden-Toad-Spittor-wealth-Yuanbao-Statue-F-/310825633367?pt=Asian_Antiques&hash=item485ea6c657)
Title: Re: Chinese Asian Bronze Frog
Post by: artx on December 28, 2013, 04:11:03 AM: well yes KC after i saw ur and bigwull links i am sure that what i have is a Chinese toad.

from what i read/saw on the pictures in ebay and google the toad in Chinese culture brings money and come with Feng Shui coin.

but i am not see any Feng Shui coin on my toad. :D

thanks.