A very rare example of Liao dynasty amber glaze ware with mytical bird motif form beneath the flora mouth rim. Slope from shoulder, the glaze stop unevenly near to foot rim.

Reddish, course and impurify clay visible from the unglaze foot rim and base. This shortfall has been overcome by Liao potter by applying a white slip on the pottery / porcelain before it was glazed which result in better and more presentable product.

Excavation artefact remain in its original unclean condition, very strong earth smell when the unglaze base contact with water and is very good water absorbtion. Well balance shape and comfortable to handle. Slight mat glaze on part of the body. Under natural sun light,iridescent visible on the shining glaze surface.

The condition is almost excellent; 2 minute noted at rim, follow by some scratches a one side of the shoulder (see detail photos). No other hairline and restoration.

On 14/02/06, we have gently removed the dirt covered the bird motif and some close up photos have been taken:

Head >> 1, 2,3,4.,5.......... Body >> 1,2,3,4............Paste >> 1,2,3

Museum Reference :-

Artefact............. : Animal-headed vase
Period................ : Liao dynasty, 907-1125 CE
Type ....................: Green-glazed ceramic
Measurement ....: H- 37 cm.
Source.................: From Liao tomb at Guojiatun,Tuquan County, ............................... Xingan League,Inner Mongolia Museum.

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Other references:Publication: China Pottery-Liao, Xixia and Jin Dynasty. ISDN :7-5322-2193-8

A.Liao Amber Glaze Bird Motif Vase-Liao Ning Province Museum.

- Measurement: H-36.7cm, Waist-13cm.

B. Liao Green Glaze Bird Motif Vase-Liao Nin Province Museum.

- Measurement: H-41.3cm, Waist-16.3cm.