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1996.31.1–1996.31.2; without stands
Pair of Miniature Vases
1996.31.1–1996.31.2; without stands
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Pair of Miniature Vases

Culture
DateQianlong period
Mediumporcelain with underglaze blue decoration and overglaze painted enamel decoration
Dimensions9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Overall1: 5.1 cm (2 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift from Mr. and Mrs. Milton P. Higgins
Object number1996.31
DescriptionA pair of imperial bibelots. Typical in their decoration (birds, rock, bamboo, and poetic inscription).
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Milton P. Higgins
On View
Not on view
without stand
Chinese
Qianlong period
without stand
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Qianlong period
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