Incense Burner in the Form of a Duck

Incense Burner in the Form of a Duck

Song dynasty (960–1279), 12th century · China

Qingbai ware; porcelain with underglaze molded and carved decoration

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

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