In the shape of a green glazed frog. Length 30 cm. Width 19 cm. Height 17 cm.
Minor firing cracks.
Compare with a white glazed pair of frogs of this size at the Halwyllska Museum, Stockholm. Föremålsnummer
XLVIII:XI:C.a.a.08._HWY. Purchased in 1905 from Bukowskis.
Frogs are associated with fertility and abundance because they lay enormous quantities of eggs. They are yin creatures, associated with the female principle. Because Chinese people do not always differentiate between frogs and toads, they can also be linked to good luck, immortality, money, healing, the moon and frivolity, all qualities belonging to toads.