Jar with Figural Scenes and Poem Describing the Osmanthus and Moon
Unknown
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Shunzhi period (1644–1661), dated 1646, with later painted decoration
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
Dimensions
26.9 × 23.4 cm (10 9/16 × 9 3/16 in.); Diam.: 23.4 cm (9 3/16 in.)
Classification
porcelain
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
21280
About the Artist
Unknown
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