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Tray with figures in a landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal tray with flat, slightly raised edge. The tray has a dark brown background. The tray's edge and interior are decorated with floral designs. The floral designs around the edge are dark brown, cream and light brown. The interior depicts a landscape with people on foot and on horseback. The people and horses are cream colored. The landscape includes trees and a body of water. The octagonal tray has eight sides of equal length.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Black lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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