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Miniature Chest (Mingqi)

Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Earthenware with green glaze and underglaze molded decoration
16.2 × 8.6 cm (6.4 × 3.4 in)

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

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