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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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