The Golden Toad is an excellent utensil, with three legs, the Big Dipper on its back, a mouth holding two strings of copper coins, and the Taoist symbol of yin and yang on its head."The toad" in ancient mythology is a symbol of good luck, and in old legends,Golden Crocodile有三足为灵物,古人认为可以致富。所以民间流传有"Liu Hai plays with a golden toadThe saying "Every step brings wealth."The golden toad enjoys living in a fertile land, and wherever there are three-legged toads, there are treasures beneath the ground.
Redwood carving is named after the wood it is made from, which is redwood, and it is popular in...During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Suzhou was home to numerous workshops and artisans specializing in the production of small redwood items, whose skills were exquisite, earning them the title of "the unique skills of the Ming Dynasty."Redwood is a precious wood.Historically, it has been used to make high-end furniture and exquisite crafts.。Redwood carvings are particularly famous for their "small redwood pieces"."Redwood Small Items" are made from small pieces of redwood, which are processed through sawing, planing, pulling, and chiseling techniques. They are crafted using traditional techniques such as open-carving, round carving, deep and shallow reliefs, and line engraving.Delicate and elegant in design, this piece has been meticulously polished and embellished, emitting a gem-like luster that is deeply admired by people.。