Tray with Daoist figures
Rectangular tray with rounded corners, dark brown border with gold trim and geometric patterned edge. The tray's interior depicts a gold scene on a black background: a group of people near a tree and a building on the right, with a bird flying on the left. The border around the scene features gold scrollwork. The tray is set against a grey background. The artwork is titled "Tray with Daoist figures".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; basketry sides
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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