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Dish

1550-1599 (made)
Place of origin

Red lacquer, carved on the front with different flowering branches, of prunus, camellia and pomegranate on which are perched three birds. A fourth is on a rock. Underneath, a scroll of camellias. The decoration on both sides is set against a square diaper ground. Metal base.


Object details

Object type
Brief description
Woo, China, lacquer, carved
Physical description
Red lacquer, carved on the front with different flowering branches, of prunus, camellia and pomegranate on which are perched three birds. A fourth is on a rock. Underneath, a scroll of camellias. The decoration on both sides is set against a square diaper ground. Metal base.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 13.2cm
  • Height: 1.7cm
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.37-1974

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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