Vase with Figural and Floral Decoration
Unknown
Yuan dynasty (1279–1368), 14th century
Medium
Cizhou ware; stoneware, slip-coated with overglaze painted decoration in iron brown
Dimensions
31.2 × 32.4 cm (12 1/4 × 12 3/4 in.); Diam.: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)
Classification
vase
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
59466
About the Artist
Unknown
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