Toad tea figurine with ceramic coin

The toad tea figurine with ceramic coin is an accessory to be placed on the table or tray during the tea ceremony and according to Chinese legends, it brings luck and wealth.

 According to legend, in his youth, the toad was greedy and evil and robbed defenseless peasants. 

Unable to withstand constant raids, the peasants went to Buddha for help and he deprived the toad of a leg. 

Since then, the toad mitigates his guilt and distributes the accumulated wealth to the needy.