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Ha Ma Tou
Cross-cultural Translation (Literal)
Toad Head
Material Category:
Playing Walnut
Place of Origin:
China (Hebei, Beijing)
Storage Condition:
Protect against wind, dryness and knocks; brush frequently.
Patina Change:
After long-term polishing, the walnut's shell turns a deep red or purplish-red, and an exceptionally striking 'jade-like' patina forms on the rounded belly and broad edges.
Cultural& Mindfulness Meaning:
A traditional, unusually shaped variety of walnut. In folk tradition, the toad is regarded as a talisman that 'protects the home from evil spirits and attracts wealth and prosperity'.