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

Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 12th century
Ding ware; porcelain with underglaze molded decoration; metal rim
2.3 × 13.8 cm (0.9 × 5.4 in)

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