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Antique Chinese Yue Chicken Head Spout Ewer

$3,000
£2,263.82
€2,634.75
CA$4,235.19
A$4,250.59
CHF 2,478.65
MX$51,674.83
NOK 28,482.17
SEK 29,292.46
DKK 19,694.47

About the Item

A globular stoneware body that is well potted with a cup shaped mouth supported on a narrow tall neck. The characteristic chicken head form serves as the spout. The handle is pulled and applied from the shoulder to the mouth. Another characteristic is the opposing squared off loop attachments at the shoulder. The glaze is of an olive brown color overall stopping short of the flat base revealing the tan biscuit beneath. 1 lb. 7.5 oz. (667g) Provenance: U.S.A. art market. For  similar examples see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, Linburn collection, 1979.353 Minneapolis Institute of Art, Dayton collection, 2001.7.1 Phoenix Art Museum, Rineberg collection, 2001.130 Ashmolean, Yousef Jameel Centre of Islamic and Asian Art, Ingram collection, EA1956.944
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.125 in (18.1 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Eastern Jin dynasty (317–420)
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor glaze pitting from burial, otherwise fine condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UH900651stDibs: LU1778236887452

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