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Lobed dish with flowers and birds (one from a set)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a lobed dish with a gold and silver color. The dish has a scalloped edge and a wide rim. The rim has a patterned design. The center of the dish features a gold floral design on a silver background with flowers and birds. The dish sits on a grey surface with a dark background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 13th–14th century
Medium
Silver with chased and punched decoration and gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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