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Ovoid Ewer

Five Dynasties period (907–960) or Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), late 10th / early 11th century
Ding ware; glazed porcelain
10.8 × 10.9 cm (4.3 × 4.3 in)

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

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