Tray
1573-1620 (made)
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Tray for writing brushes, oblong, divided into two unequal compartments by a wavy-topped band and painted in green and brown to represent hills and water. Painted inside and outside with dragons, phoenixes amid clouds; round the foot a band of key-fret pattern.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels |
| Brief description | Tray, porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels; China (Jingdezhen), Ming dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1620) |
| Physical description | Tray for writing brushes, oblong, divided into two unequal compartments by a wavy-topped band and painted in green and brown to represent hills and water. Painted inside and outside with dragons, phoenixes amid clouds; round the foot a band of key-fret pattern. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'da ming Wanli nian zhi' in underglaze blue
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| Credit line | Given by Sir Percival David, Bt |
| Production | Register |
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| Accession number | C.52-1937 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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