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Square dish with long-tailed birds and camellias

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square dish with rounded corners and slightly raised edge, made of dark brown material with shiny surface. The dish features two long-tailed birds and several camellia flowers and leaves carved into its surface. The birds have long curved tails and are surrounded by foliage. The dish has a flat bottom and is set against a light grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 14th century
Medium
Carved black lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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