VesselsChinese16th century

Trefoil Tray with Decoration of Dragons, Mountains, Waves and Auspicious Characters

1522-1566

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Carved

Medium

Carved cinnabar lacquer over a wooden core; with incised inscription reading "Ta

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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