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Ewer with Dished Mouth and Phoenix Handle

Museum No.
GK580

A phoenix decorates the handle of this sancai ewer with a dished mouth. Incised lines encircle the neck and the shoulder, which is supplemented by two lugs made from doubled ropelike strips of clay. The upper body is dotted with brown and green lead glazes, with reserve white in between.

China-Tang

Title Ewer with Dished Mouth and Phoenix Handle
Designation
Artist
Category Ceramics (G), Chinese Ceramics
Country China
Period Tang
Century 8th
Year
Quantity
Materials Earthenware with three-color lead glazes (sancai)
Dimensions Height 17.4cm Mouth diameter 5.9cm Thickness 9.4cm
Inscription by
Signature/Seals Etc
Donor Matsui Hirotsugu
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