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Dish with peonies

Yang Mao

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reddish-brown octagonal dish with scalloped edges. The dish features a design carved into it, depicting peonies and leaves. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The dish is centered and casts a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Carved red lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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