Cup in the Shape of a Lotus Flower with a Figure of an Immortal
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Medium
Yixing stoneware with underglaze molded decoration
Dimensions
6.9 × 8.7 × 8.5 cm (2 3/4 × 3 7/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
Classification
drinking vessel
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
22531
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...