A Carved Butterscotch Amber Figure (Money Toad / Chan Chu)
Updated August 12, 2026
This auction ended on August 20, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0124 |
| Estimate | $500 - $700 |
| Opening bid | $250 |
| Auction | HIGH-END ANTIQUES, FASHION, ART & More! |
| Date | August 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
Carved butterscotch amber figure depicting a reclining three-legged money toad (Chan Chu), a traditional symbol of prosperity and good fortune. The amber displays a rich opaque yellow-orange
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