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Jar with Birds and Butterflies on Flowering Branches

A work made of fahua ware; porcelain with biscuit outlines and underglaze molded decoration.
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  • A work made of fahua ware; porcelain with biscuit outlines and underglaze molded decoration.

Date:

Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Artist:

China

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Jar with Birds and Butterflies on Flowering Branches

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

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1500–1599

Medium

Fahua ware; porcelain with biscuit outlines and underglaze molded decoration

Dimensions

35.2 × 30.4 cm (13 7/8 × 12 in.); Diam.: 30.4 cm (12 in.)

Credit Line

Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago

Reference Number

RX17560/519

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