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Lobed dish with flowers and birds (one from a set

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a decorative dish. The dish has a rounded shape with a wavy edge. The edge of the dish is gold-colored and features an intricate pattern. The dish's interior is silver-colored with a gold-colored design in the center. The gold design features flowers and birds. The background of the image is dark gray and light gray, with the dish casting a shadow. The dish appears to be antique.

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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