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Censer with Dragons amid Stylized Clouds

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522–1566)
Porcelain with underglaze blue and reserve decoration
16.4 × 21.6 cm (6.5 × 8.5 in)

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

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