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Ewer with phoenix

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green ceramic ewer with a phoenix on the spout; body rounded; three legs; handle attached to body and back of spout; swirling pattern on body; glossy; small opening on top; three small feet; background fades from dark grey at top to light grey at bottom. Ewer with phoenix, Artisan unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Stoneware with incised and carved decoration under celadon glaze (Yaozhou ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
498 × 624 px
Museum record:
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