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Dish with two boys

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square dish with a recessed center and sloping sides. The dish has a central square recess with two boys in traditional clothing. The boy on the left holds an object in both hands. The boy on the right holds a string with a small object on the end. The border is decorated with several designs: - A floral pattern on the top side with blue flowers and green stems and leaves. - A leafy branch on the right side with long thin leaves. - A similar leafy branch on the left side. - A line of curved white lines on the bottom. The dish is by artist unknown, titled "Dish with two boys".

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Culture
China
Dimensions
517 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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