Cylindrical Bowl with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengde reign mark and period (1506–1521)
Medium
Porcelain with overglaze yellow and green enamels, ground with incised decoration
Dimensions
9.5 × 15.3 cm (3 3/4 × 6 in.); Diam.: 15.3 cm (6 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
75916
About the Artist
Unknown
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