VesselsChinese16th-17th century
Set of Nine Sweetmeat Dishes Comprising a Circular Dish Featuring Shou Lao, the God of Longevity, Surrounded by Eight Trapezoidal Dishes, Each Featuring One of the Eight Immortals
late 16th-early 17th century
Dimensions
assembled (approximate): H. 2.5 x Diam. 30.5 cm (1 x 12 in.)
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