5-inch copper fortune toad

The bronze toad (three-legged golden toad) symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and protects the home from evil:

1. "Spitting Treasures and Gathering Wealth"—The toad holds coins in its mouth, its belly round like a bowl, symbolizing the absorption of wealth from all directions, allowing only inflow and no outflow. Placing it in a shop promotes business prosperity, while placing it in the home ensures a well-stocked treasury.

2. "Three-legged Spiritual"—The three legs represent the incarnation of the moon spirit, symbolizing the harmony of "Heaven, Earth, and Man." It bestows spiritual power, dispels interference from villains, and secures the foundation of a career.

3. "Liu Hai Playing with the Toad"—Inspired by the Taoist legend of an immortal subduing a golden toad, the spinning string of coins symbolizes "immortal wealth entering the world," transforming misfortune into prosperity, especially favorable for unexpected financial opportunities.

Key Taboos: The mouth should be placed inward (for wealth to flow into the treasury), not facing outward (for wealth to escape). Damaged toads should be painted with cinnabar and wrapped in red cloth.