VesselsChinese13th-14th century

Dish with Qilin Decor

1279-1368

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Blue-and-white ware

Medium

Blue-and-white ware: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue

Culture

Chinese

Period

Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368

Century

13th-14th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 3.2 cm x Diam. 18.1 cm (1 1/4 x 7 1/8 in.)

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