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A bright purple ceramic flower pot with vertical lines widely spaced out on the side. The inside is aqua colored. The flat, thin top rim protrudes out. The rim curves to mimic large petals.

Lobed Flowerpot with Bracketed Foliate Rim

Chinese

Numbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 3 (san) inscribed on base before firing

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

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