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Fish-Shaped Oil Lamp

Tang dynasty (618–906), first half of 8th century
Slip-coated earthenware with three color (sancai) lead glazes
13.8 × 6 cm (5.4 × 2.4 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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