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Foliated dish with four birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black dish with scalloped edge and floral pattern. The dish is circular and has a wide mouth. The interior features an intricate carving of four birds and flowers in a foliage motif. The carvings are in a light grey tone, with red accents visible in the recessed areas. The background is a gradient of dark grey to light grey. The dish casts a shadow on the surface below it. The overall style is consistent with "Foliated dish with four birds and flowers".

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Carved black lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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