Miniature Water Bucket with Birds by Lotus Flowers
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Xuande reign mark and period (1425–1435)
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration
Dimensions
9 × 9.2 × 6.4 cm (3 9/16 × 3 5/8 × 2 1/2 in.)
Classification
porcelain
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
21220
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...