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Octagonal Box with Birds, Peony Flowers, and Peach Branches

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522–1566)
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue

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

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