A Chinese Tang Dynasty (705–907) Sancai-Glazed Phoenix-Head Ewer

Date Created
Circa 850

Dimensions
Height: 27 cm

Details
The pear-shaped body supported on a spreading foot, rising to a waisted neck surmounted by a phoenix head and an oval rim, set with a loop handle to one side, the front and back face molded in relief with shaped cartouches variously enclosing an equestrian archer and a phoenix standing atop a lotus bloom encircled by stylized floral sprays, covered overall with a green, ochre and brown colored glaze running short of the foot.

Condition
Restoration on the neck and some signs on the handle.

Exhibitions
Featured in an exhibit at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem.

Notes
Catalogued by Prof. Rivka Bitterman, former curator of the Asian art department, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem