Wide-mouthed Jar with Painted Dragon and Phoenix

Wide-mouthed Jar with Painted Dragon and Phoenix
Wide-mouthed Jar with Painted Dragon and Phoenix
(Yuan dynasty (1271-1368))

Wide-mouthed Jar with Painted Dragon and Phoenix

DateYuan dynasty, late 13th century
MediumCizhou-type ware, buff gray stoneware with white slip under thick black glaze
Dimensionsobject: 14 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (diam.) (36.2 x 36.8 cm)
ClassificationCERAMICS
Credit LineSBMA, Museum Purchase with John and Peggy Maximus Fund
Object number2009.2.2
Subject(s)
  • animal
  • mythology
  • dragon
  • bird
  • flowers
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Chinese
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