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Dish with figures in a landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and gold dish with scalloped edges. The dish has a wide rim decorated with swirling patterns and flowers. The center of the dish features a scene with several figures standing in a landscape with trees, one resembling a willow tree. A building with a tiled roof is on the right. The figures are dressed in traditional clothing. A deer and a bird are depicted. The background of the scene is black, contrasting with the gold details.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Black lacquer with inlaid mother-of-pearl
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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