Tray
1624 (made)
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Indented corners, with painted decoration in colours and gold. The main decoration is of sages in a river scene on a red ground. The surrounding rounded sides are formed of basketry, covered on the front with black lacquer painted in gold with dragons surrounded by diaper borders. Gilt floral scrolls on the foot-rim. ''Tianqi'' mark with a cyclical date corresponding to 1624 on the black base. The corners strengthened by metalwork.
Object details
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| Brief description | RECTANGULAR TRAY lacquer, painted in colours, with basketry. |
| Physical description | Indented corners, with painted decoration in colours and gold. The main decoration is of sages in a river scene on a red ground. The surrounding rounded sides are formed of basketry, covered on the front with black lacquer painted in gold with dragons surrounded by diaper borders. Gilt floral scrolls on the foot-rim. ''Tianqi'' mark with a cyclical date corresponding to 1624 on the black base. The corners strengthened by metalwork. |
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| Accession number | FE.91-1974 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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