Liu Haichan with a Toad
Unknown Artist
1644–1911
Medium
pale green and brown mottled jade
Dimensions
h. 9.8 cm
Classification
Jade
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Anonymous Gift
Accession Number
1952.568
About this artwork
Liu Haichan is a Daoist immortal sometimes included among the Eight Immortals. He was said to have lived during the Five Dynasties period (907–979) and left his position as a grand councilor to become a hermit. Usually depicted carrying a string of coins and accompanied by a three-legged toad, Liu Haichan became a god of wealth and his toad symbolizes wealth as well.