Origin: CN Date/Period：4th C Material: Porcelain Approximate Size: Height: 8in/ 20cm Diameter: 7-1/4in/ 18.5cm Additional Information: The Chinese Chicken-Head Ewer is a type of ancient Chinese pottery vessel from the 4th century. It is characterized by its unique shape, which resembles the head of a chicken, with a spout emerging from the beak and a handle attached to the back. The ewer is typically made from earthenware and is decorated with various patterns, such as floral or geometric designs. The Chicken-Head Ewer is considered a significant cultural artifact in Chinese history and is highly prized by collectors and museums.Curious "chicken-head" spouts appear on a relatively large group of 4th century celadon and brown glazed wares produced at the Yue kilns in South China. The sculptural spouts had no symbolic importance and likely evolved from late Zhou dynasty bronze ewers. This type of ewer with a robust globular body represents the style of Eastern Qin (317-420). With time, the basic form evolved into a taller, slender bodied vessel that was more often glazed in celadon. Likewise, the humble chicken head spout was transformed into more exotic birds including the pheasant and phoenix. Eventually, the bird heads were given more prominence, being raised from the shoulder of the vessel to terminate the elongated necks of the ewer or vase Condition: Offered in overall good condition. Surface wears,with age and use.Please refer to the picture . LUXUR FINE ART AUCTION attempts to check every lot correctly, we will attempt to point out any defects as much as we can but will not be responsible for the correctness of the catalog or other descriptions of the lot. We wish you can check the property condition thoroughly before the bidding. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of LUXUR FINE ART AUCTION. Shipping: Location: This item ships from the United State. Domestic: Flat-rate of $45 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S except for Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. International: International shipping including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico is $105 . International shipping may be subject to VAT. Apologies, at this time we are unable to ship to some countries, please consult customer service for details. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.