Taft Chat | "Ewer in the Shape of a Phoenix"
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Загружено: 2020-05-22
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Discover the Taft's Top 10 artworks with our curators! Today we're exploring "Ewer in the Shape of a Phoenix" with Assistant Curator, Ann Glasscock. #TaftMuseumDiscovered
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This decorative ewer takes the form of a mythical bird known in Chinese as a fenghuang, called a phoenix in Western cultures. It possesses the head and body of a pheasant, the tail and curved beak of a parrot, and the long neck and legs of a crane. Over time, it became a symbol of the empress.
Rare Chinese porcelains, like this ewer, served as diplomatic gifts among European rulers. The Taft’s vessel may be one of two phoenix-shaped ewers that once belonged to the Medici family, who ruled Florence during the Renaissance. This makes it an object of great historical importance. Around 1600, its new owner commissioned a goldsmith to add precious metal mounts to the base and handle, elevating its status as a luxury item.
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