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Phoenix-Head Ewer

白磁鳳首瓶
Phoenix-Head Ewer (白磁鳳首瓶)
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At a glance — Ceramic · Asuka period, 7th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

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Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Category
Ceramics
Date
601–700
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-146294

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This ewer is thought to have been modeled on metal or glass equivalents. With only few similar examples around, it is a rare example of its kind.

— Museum description: Tokyo National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Phoenix-Head Ewer（白磁鳳首瓶）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-146294. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/phoenix-head-ewer/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Asian Ceramics
  • Material: Glazed porcelain
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1口
  • 分類: 東洋陶磁
  • 品質形状: 白磁
  • 法量: 高28.5 重1336

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