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Cup in the Shape of a Lotus Flower with a Figure of an Immortal

Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Yixing stoneware with underglaze molded decoration
8.7 × 8.5 cm (3.4 × 3.3 in)

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

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