Art Institute of Chicago
Vessel in Form of a Bird
China
- Date
- Tang dynasty (618–907), first half of 8th century
- Medium
- Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Arts of Asia
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
This bird-shaped clay vessel features naturalistic wing and tail feathers but decorative scrollwork along the neck and body. It is painted with lead-based three-color (sancai) glazes that were commonly used during the Tang dynasty. The bird may be either a mandarin duck or a wild goose; both traditionally symbolized peace, prosperity, and marital love.
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- Object type
- AAT300193015
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