Blue and White Phoenix Ewer with Cover and Mark

Chinese blue and white porcelain ewer, of baluster form, with…
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Chinese blue and white porcelain ewer, of baluster form, with domed cover, loop handle and curved spout, decorated with phoenix among flowers, resting on a raised circular foot, six character mark to front, height 31 cm

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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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