Frog-shaped Container (Yu), late 3rd century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Yue ware Porcelaneous stoneware with celadon glazeexpand_more
Gift of funds from Cliff and Sue Robertsexpand_more 95.35.2
On View in Gallery 204expand_more
Opinions differ as to the use of the yue ware frog decorated containers popular during the third and fourth centuries. Water droppers for the scholar's table seem the most reasonable explanation. Small water pots such as this also appeared with other types of animal-head décor including the hare, the ox, and the turtle. All seem to have been designed as water droppers for use by calligraphers and painters.
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- Title
- Frog-shaped Container (Yu)
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 95.35.2
- Curator Approved
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