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Covered Hexagonal Lobed Jar with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1573–1620)
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels
14.5 × 13.9 cm (5.7 × 5.5 in)

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