The moon toad shown in the photograph is carved out of wood, and was originally placed in a temple. With only three legs, the fins of a fish, and flame pattern covering its body, it is far from the ordinary toad. Yet small and self-contained, it is unintimidating and innocent as it stares out at its viewers.
金蟾身上還雕有金色圓狀紋，表示背上礨礨；另外，魚的背鰭和火燄紋，都在表現它不是一隻尋常的蟾蜍。