UPCOMING SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION: JUNE 24, 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Glazed ceramic jug, Mongolia, Liao dynasty
Lot 81.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 600 €
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Description.
Made of ceramic coated with a deep emerald-green glaze, decorated using the three-colour technique (sancai) with details in shades of amber and creamy white. The piece features the classic saddle-bag shape, with a flat body that widens towards the base, mimicking the seams and folds of the original material. The jug is notable for its rich relief decoration, depicting a fierce dragon amidst clouds on the front and a phoenix with outstretched wings and a long tail on the reverse. The upper handle is flanked by two crouching monkey figures which serve as supports for the suspension rings. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later.
Size: 29 x 14 x 17.5 cm
Provenance: Spanish private collection, acquired in Hong Kong in the 1990s.
