1. Shiwan Pottery Water Dropper in the Shape of a 3-legged Toad
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The three-legged toad is said to be a toad spirit, the essence of the moon. In the myth, lunar eclipse happens when the toad swallows the moon, and people must set off fire crackers or ring bells in order ...

2. Li Tai-po in intoxication, Tang Dynasty’s renowned poet, white glaze
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There are two Li Bai statuettes in Shiwan Pottery, both are in white glaze. This statuette is based on very fine white earth and carved with beautiful sparkling pattern, the final effect symbolizing white ...

3. Shin-wan pottery, gods of the sun and the moon
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This group of objects was fired by the Shiwan pottery craft master Wen Rubi during the Qing dynasty. Rubi Wen devoted his whole life to promote Shiwan Pottery. His craftsmanship was consummate, and every ...