Melon-Shaped Water Pot

China

Chinese (culture or style)jadeasian art

Date

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century

Medium

Gray opaque glass with ivory lid

Dimensions

9.5 × 10.6 cm (3 3/4 × 4 3/16 in.); Diam.: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Lucy Maud Buckingham Collection

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