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Tray with Design of Dragons in Waves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red tray with rounded rim. Two dragons face each other in the center. The dragons are surrounded by waves. The background of the tray has fine lines. The background of the image is light gray. The tray is on a surface casting a shadow. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Tray with Design of Dragons in Waves".

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Carved red lacquer (tsuishu)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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