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Teardrop-shaped Perfume Container with Birds, Foliage, and Flowers

Song dynasty (960–1279)
Yellow gold with with hammered, repoussé, and chased decoration
6.2 × 0.5 cm (2.4 × 0.2 in)

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

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