Sancai-glazed ceramic jug ‘Phoenix’, Tang style

A kaolin ceramic modelled in the form of a jar, covered with a traditional ‘sancai’ glaze (三彩) in amber, green and cream. It has a flared base, on top of which is a rounded body decorated with reliefs that form the structure of a large flower. It ascends with a narrow, elongated neck ending in a circular mouth modelled in the shape of a bird's head, with large eyes and a short beak. Joining the mouth and body is a curved handle ending in a volute. 

Size: 24.7 x 9.8 x 10.8 cm; Base diameter: 7 cm