

Dish with a dragon amid clouds
Reddish orange ceramic dish, round and shallow. The interior is carved with a design. The design consists of a dragon surrounded by clouds. The dragon is coiled and facing the front. The dragon has scales and a flame-like mane on its head. The inside edge of the dish is carved with a band of foliage. The background of the image is gray, getting darker towards the top. The dish casts a faint shadow. The dish is titled "Dish with a dragon amid clouds" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 16th century
- Medium
- Carved red lacquer
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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