Footed Bowl with Cover, early 14th century

One of only two examples surviving completely intact. It is decorated with animals all in eternal pursuit of each other. The mythical animals include a phoenix, griffon, sphinx and winged unicorns.
Smithsonian Freer Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA. F1958.16a-b

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