A bamboo carving of toads Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th Century

the toad with a movable lower mouth and inlaid eyes, with two young toads upon her back grasping a spray of berries and leaves, a small hole to the bottom; together with a carved bamboo toad, Japanese, early-to-mid 19th century, seated, with knobby skin and inlaid black eyes, its belly full as if about to puff out, stained a dark brown color (2)

Small toad group:
Purchased from the Bushell Collection by the present owners.

Large toad in good condition with one insect bore. Small group in good condition.
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