Art Institute of Chicago
Melon-Shaped Jar with Butterflies, Gourds, and Scrolling Vines
China
- Date
- Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng (1723–35) or early Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain painted with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Arts of Asia
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
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- Object type
- AAT300193015
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