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Dish with chrysanthemum-petal rim

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dish is round and black with a glossy finish. The rim of the dish has a wavy edge resembling chrysanthemum petals, with multiple rounded scallops. The interior and exterior surfaces appear smooth. The background is gray and transitions from light to dark. The dish's title is "Dish with chrysanthemum-petal rim", by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–13th century
Medium
Black lacquer with traces of gold decoration
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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