Covered Ewer with Dragons and Peonies
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century, overglaze painting added later; with Japanese lid bearing seal of Eiraku
Medium
Porcelain painted in oeverglaze enamels
Dimensions
17.8 × 18.6 cm (7 × 7 5/16 in.); Diam.: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.)
Classification
ewer (vessel)
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
89836
About the Artist
Unknown
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