Jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing Period (1522-1566). Glazed porcelain with underglaze decoration (Jingdezhen ware), 49.5 x 41.9 cm. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Gift of Major General and Mrs. William Crozier, 1944-20-82a,b.

This octagonally shaped jar is decorated with designs of the Chinese standard script character for longevity, shou, along its shoulders, and each facet shows one of the "Eight Immortals."