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Covered Ewer with Upright Lotus Petals

Song dynasty (960–1279)
Stoneware with underglaze molded, carved, and applied decoration
11.7 × 9.2 cm (4.6 × 3.6 in)

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

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