This path was created by Erica Belden.
Ewer in the Form of a Parrot (1998.1)
Ewers are containers used for the transportation of liquids, and these containers often display fanciful shapes and colors. In 16th century Vietnam, ewers like this one, made in the shape of a parrot, transported wine for celebratory drinking and water for bathing. This ewer was part of a larger set of blue and white Vietnamese ceramic ware, and its decoration and form were influenced by Chinese art. The blue and white decorative elements, as well as its bird-shaped form were common in both Chinese and Indonesian ceramics. The influence of art and ceramics from these regions played a large role in the creation of Ewer in the Form of a Parrot.
