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Square dish with figures in a garden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square dish with figures in a garden by unknown artist. Reddish-brown rectangular dish with rounded corners and scalloped edges. Border features carved vines and flowers. Scene depicts a garden with a pagoda-style building on the left and people on either side of a tree on the right. A staircase leads to the building. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The dish casts a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Carved red lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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