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Tile with Phoenix design, Iran, late 13th c, stonepaste with underglaze blue & turquoise painting and lustre painted on white ground. Courtesy Metropolitan Museum
The representation of mythical creatures has influenced the shape and decoration of ceramics in many parts of Asia. Our panel of experts – Jackie Menzies, John Yu, Michaela Russell and Ann Proctor – will help us explore the significance of these mythical motifs as we examine and discuss a range of ceramic vessels in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and fulfilling all sorts of functions.
Lion, China, Tang early 8th c, clay with three colour glaze. Courtesy Museum Rietberg
TAASA members and guests are encouraged to bring relevant pieces, old and new, that they would like to share and discuss.
Cost: $25 members; $35 non-members. Refreshments will be provided.
All bookings and payments must be made online, in advance, via this website.
Luduan shaped censer, late Ming, courtesy Met Museum
