Miniature Water Bucket with Birds by Lotus Flowers

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Xuande reign mark and period… · China

Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Bequest of Russell Tyson

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