A PALE CELADON JADE ‘THREE-LEGGED TOAD ON LOTUS’ BRUSHWASHER, 19TH CENTURYChina. Carved in the form of a lotus leaf, borne on a stalk issuing from the underside, the sides of the leaf curled inwards, the three-legged toad perched to one side, and a lotus flower to the opposite side. The translucent jade of a fine pale celadon color with very faint russet inclusions.Provenance: British trade.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, little nibbling, the stone with a natural fissure.Weight: 72.4 gDimensions: Length 7.4 cmThe three-legged toad, or Jin Chan, represents a popular feng shui charm for prosperity. It is usually depicted as a bullfrog with red eyes, flared nostrils and only one hind leg, on its back, it often displays seven diamond spots. According to feng shui beliefs, Jin Chan helps attract and protect wealth, and guards against bad luck.Auction resultparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby’s New York, 17 September 2014, lot 299Price: USD 5,000 or approx.EUR 6,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A celadon jade brushwasher, Qing dynastyExpert remark:pare the related motif and color of the jade. Note the size (12.7 cm).十九世紀青白玉荷葉筆洗中國，筆洗雕成荷葉形，底生一柄，葉邊向內捲曲，一側棲息著一隻三足蟾蜍，另一側靠著一朵荷花。半透明玉石，呈精美的淡青色，內含非常細微赤褐色內沁。