Chinese Chicken-Head Ewer from Six Dynasties Period

A Chinese celadon Chicken-Head ewer, six Dynasties (220-589),…
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A Chinese celadon Chicken-Head ewer, six Dynasties (220-589), the compressed globular body decorated with a chicken head spout, cup form mouth, two squared lugs to the shoulder, decorated with iron spots. 19.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter. No visible faults or damage. Approximately 1314 gm weight

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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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