Lobed Basin for Flowerpot with Four Cloud-Shaped Feet
Unknown
Yuan (1271–1368)/Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 14th century
Medium
Jun ware; stoneware with reddish-blue and purple glaze
Dimensions
7.2 × 21.1 × 18 cm (2 13/16 × 8 5/16 × 7 1/16 in.)
Classification
stoneware
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
12543
About the Artist
Unknown
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