Bowl with Peony Scrolls, Thunderbolt (Vajra) Symbol, and Characters Shufu (Privy Council)
Unknown
Yuan dynasty (1279–1368), 1300/50
Medium
Luanbai (eggshell white) ware; porcelain with underglaze molded decoration and inscription in raised slip
Dimensions
9.7 × 20.8 cm (3 13/16 × 8 3/16 in.); Diam.: 20.8 cm (8 3/16 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
14644
About the Artist
Unknown
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