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Lozenge-Shaped Dish with Garden Scene

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Lozenge-shaped dish with garden scene by Unknown Artist. The dish is diamond-shaped with curved sides. The center scene depicts a garden with people gathered around a table under a large umbrella. The people are dressed in traditional clothing. The garden scene includes a building in the background and a tree. The border around the garden scene is divided into four sections, each with a floral design. The outer edge of the dish has a textured pattern. The colors used are shades of brown, gold, pink, and white. The dish is displayed on a gray background with a shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–17th century
Medium
Black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay and gold and silver foil
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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