Pilgrim Bottle

China

late 16th century–early 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Pilgrim Bottle
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Date: late 16th century–early 17th century
Culture: China
Medium: Cloisonne enamel on gilt copper
Dimensions: H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Classification: Cloisonné
Credit Line: Gift of Edward G. Kennedy, 1929
Object Number: 29.110.29
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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