Toad-shaped porcelain inkstone in Ge-ware glaze, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)-China Archive

Image Number: K1F000144N000000000PAE
Dynasty: Ming dynasty
Category: Studio implements
Function: Stationery and stationery
Material: Minerals/Ceramics/
Description:
The porcelain inkstone is in the shape of a crouching toad, with the front edge protruding like two eyes, and the two sides bulging like flexing four feet. The whole body is covered with blue porcelain glaze. The glaze has dark patterns. The back without glaze is the ink receiving inkstone hall. The seal character “Yongshou” is printed on the bottom. A poem of Emperor Qianlong “Chanting Song Ge Kiln Toad Inkstone” is written around the perimeter. At the end of the poem, the appreciation seal of “Dechong Fu” is engraved. Examined from the perspective of modern ceramic history, it is believed that this article is similar to the imitation glaze works of the Ming Dynasty in terms of glaze light and body texture, so it is regarded as the object of the Ming Dynasty. The most important thing is that the existence of the nineteen imperial poems on Ge Kiln clearly reflects the unique perception of the Emperor Qianlong on Ge Kiln ware, which may be an important reason why he chose Ge glazed porcelain inkstone to collect the Xiqing Inkstone Manual!