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Pair of dishes with scenes from Romance of the Three Kingdoms

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two round, flat, dark brown dishes with raised designs are side by side on a beige surface. The dishes have a dark brown rim around the edge. The dish on the left has a scene with people and buildings, and the dish on the right has a scene with people, trees, and animals. The scenes appear to be carved into the surface of the dishes. The background is a beige surface, possibly a table or shelf, with a slight shadow cast by the dishes.

Artwork Details

Date
late 14th century
Medium
Carved red and black lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 397 px
Public Domain
Yes
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