Square Dish with Symbols of Longevity and Immortality (Deer, Bats, Fungus, and Clouds) and the Phrase Tian Zhi Mei Lu (Beauty of Heavenly Prosperity)
Unknown
Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
Medium
Longquan ware; stoneware with underglaze molded decoration
Dimensions
2.1 × 8.4 × 8.4 cm (7/8 × 3 5/16 × 3 5/16 in.)
Classification
dish (vessel)
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
195396
About the Artist
Unknown
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