Jin Dynasty (265 – 316 AD) Frog Bowl
Antique celadon "green ware" frog-shaped water dish from the Western Jin Dynasty (A.D. 265 – 316) of China. This jade to pale olive green colored ceramic bowl was likely used as a small water pot for wetting inkstones. Carved in the shape of a wide-mouthed frog, the jar has floral decoration and applied stoneware detailing. It has minor imperfections in the glaze as shown, and measures 4.5 inches in diameter by 2.5 inches tall.
Antique celadon "green ware" frog-shaped water dish from the Western Jin Dynasty (A.D. 265 – 316) of China. This jade to pale olive green colored ceramic bowl was likely used as a small water pot for wetting inkstones. Carved in the shape of a wide-mouthed frog, the jar has floral decoration and applied stoneware detailing. It has minor imperfections in the glaze as shown, and measures 4.5 inches in diameter by 2.5 inches tall.
Antique celadon "green ware" frog-shaped water dish from the Western Jin Dynasty (A.D. 265 – 316) of China. This jade to pale olive green colored ceramic bowl was likely used as a small water pot for wetting inkstones. Carved in the shape of a wide-mouthed frog, the jar has floral decoration and applied stoneware detailing. It has minor imperfections in the glaze as shown, and measures 4.5 inches in diameter by 2.5 inches tall.
