Pan-mouth pot and chicken-head pot

　　The chicken-head pot and pan-mouth pot unearthed from Xushanwan Cemetery, dating back to the Six Dynasties period, are typical artifacts of this period.

　　The pan-mouth pot appeared in the Han Dynasty. Early pan-mouth pots had smaller mouths and bottoms and larger abdomens. Later, the mouth was enlarged, and the neck became longer. By the Six Dynasties period, it had evolved into the type of pan-mouth pot exhibited in this exhibition hall. This type of pot has well-proportioned parts, soft lines, four handles on the shoulder, and mostly bridge-shaped handles.

　　The chicken-head pot is named for its spout shaped like a chicken's head. In ancient times, chickens were considered precious birds and symbolized auspiciousness and honesty. As a wine vessel, the chicken-head pot met the needs of daily life while also satisfying people's desire for appreciation.

　　These two exquisite pan-mouth pots and chicken-head pots exhibit the typical style of Six Dynasties porcelain from the Jiangnan region. They are delicate in shape, with fine and dense clay, grayish-blue body color, lustrous glaze with a jade-like texture, and bluish-green glaze, reflecting the economic achievements and aesthetic tastes of the Jiangnan region.