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Chicken-Headed Ewer
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The development of high-fired celadon in the south was a significant achievement in Chinese ceramics history. The ewer's shape was indigenous and appeared to have been transformed from the <em>hu</em> (jar) attached with a small chicken head. Whereas the early chicken-headed ewers have a wide, stout body, this example represents a further development toward more elongated proportions, adding the decoration of carved lotus petals.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Southern Dynasties period (420-589) |
|---|---|
| Date | 220–589 CE |
| Culture / Origin | China, Zhejiang province, Southern Dynasties period (420-589) |
| Medium | green-glazed stoneware with incised, carved and applied decoration, Yue ware |
| Dimensions | Overall: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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