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Miniature Trunk (Mingqi)

Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Earthenware with green glaze and underglaze molded decoration
10.5 × 7.6 cm (4.1 × 3 in)

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

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