Sovereign of the Clouds of Dawn (Bixia Yuanjun)

Sovereign of the Clouds of Dawn (Bixia Yuanjun)

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), late 14th/15th century · China

Bronze with traces of pigment

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Gift of Mrs. Samuel G. Rautbord

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