Phoenix-Headed Ewer
A pear-shaped ewer with a flared foot, a molded phoenix head forming the spout, and a curved pale handle. The body is covered in mottled green, amber and cream lead glaze, with raised relief figures and foliage across the belly.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- Tang dynasty (618–907), first half of 8th century
- Medium
- Earthenware with molded decoration and three-color (sancai) lead glazes
- Source
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Size
- 1686 × 2479 px
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)
Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Pauline Palmer Wood
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