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Dish with the Three Friends of Winter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular dish with rounded corners and wavy edges. The dish is carved with a floral design and has a brown color. A square pattern of leaves and flowers is carved into the center. The border is also carved with leaves and flowers. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The dish casts a small shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–early 17th century
Medium
Carved brown lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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