Jar with Eight Immortals and Peonies
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century
Medium
Fahua ware; stoneware with biscuit outlines and underglaze openwork decoration
Dimensions
36 × 36.5 cm (14 3/16 × 14 3/8 in.); Diam.: 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.)
Classification
stoneware
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
105591
About the Artist
Unknown
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