Dish with Mythical Bovine (Xiniu) amid Waves Viewing the Moon and Constellations

Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 12th century · China

Ding ware; porcelain with underglaze molded decoration; metal rim

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Lucy Maud Buckingham Collection

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