Bluish-white Ewer with Phoenix-head Spout

Xicun kiln is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong province The top of this pot is in the form of a phoenix’s head. A wreath on top of the phoenix’s head provides the opening for filling the pot. The body is covered in a thin glaze. The belly is carved with floral designs while the bottom portion has a banana leaf design. Comparisons with samples taken from area kilns show that the pot was produced by the Guangdong Xicun kiln for export. At the present time, few objects have been found in domestic excavations or have survived above ground.