Ceramic roof figure: phoenix
| Accession Nr.: | 98.12.1 |
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| Type: | ceramics; architectural fragment |
| Date of production: |
17th century
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| Materials: | earthenware |
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| Techniques: | engraved; glazed; stamped |
| Dimensions: | height: 37 cm length: 24.6 cm |
In Chinese mythology, the phoenix (Chinese fenghuang) is the king of feathered creatures. Phoenix depictions often mix features of pheasants and peacocks, and frequently resemble coloured-feathered birds of paradise. The earthenware or stoneware body was decorated with yellow and green, or purple and turquoise blue (fahua) glaze.