Cloisonné enamel on metal with gilt bronze lion handles.

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Meiping Vase

Artist Chinese Artist

DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Place of originChina, Asia

MediumCloisonné enamel

Dimensions11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin

Object number2001.26

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionCloisonné enamel on metal with gilt bronze lion handles.

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