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Cup with magic fungus (one of a pair)

MET

late 17th–early 18th century

Cup with historical figures

MET

mid-19th century

Cup with historical figures

MET

mid-9th century

Covered jar decorated with blossoming plum and cracked ice

MET

late 17th–early 18th century

Wine bottle with lotuses and admonition

MET

13th–14th century

Punch bowl

MET

1744

Cream pot with cover

MET

Marieberg Manufactory · ca. 1766–69

Double gourd bottle with handles

MET

early 19th century

Dish with mythical beast qilin (one of a pair)

MET

late 16th century

Dish with mythical beast qilin (one of a pair)

MET

late 16th century

Ewer and basin, soap and brush boxes

MET

1880–90

Brush Holder in form of a bird-feeding vessel

MET

1800

Water Bottle in form of Hotei's Bag, Fan and Jewels

MET

1820

Hand warmer or flask in the shape of a book

MET

first half 18th century

Bowl

MET

9th century

Fragment of a Bowl with Inscription

MET

late 9th century

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