Celadon Jade Phoenix Ewer Vase with Taotie Ring
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A celadon jade 'phoenix' vase, 19th/20th century, the recumbent bird resting with legs tucked beneath the winged body with long curling tail plumage, supporting on its back an archaistic ewer with angular scroll handle and a loose ring suspended from the spout carved with taotie and upright leaves, the pale stone with areas of russet suffusions, wood stand. -2. 12 cm long.
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- Ewer / Pitcher - A type of jug with a narrow neck bulbous body and wide spout, originally used for carrying and storing liquids such as water or wine. In medieval times they were the source of water to wash ones hands during and after a meal. later the shape was used for vessels in silver, gold, glass and ceramics.
In Victorian times they were made in ceramics and occasionally glass with a matching basin, and sometimes other accessories such as a soap holder or toothbrush holder. Their purpose was to provide facilities for personal washing In the early 19th century were often enclosed in purpose built stands, and later resided on a washstand..
Sometimes the words "ewer" and "pitcher" are used interchangably, but a pitcher is generally considered to be a jug, and would have a wide mouth, and a gently tapering body.
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- Chinese jade, carved animals and other
- Chinese jade, household items - ewer 10
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