dated 1595
China
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Dish
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumPolychrome lacquer with filled-in and engraved gold decoration
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SizeH. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
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Geography details
China -
Country today
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Datedated 1595
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CultureChina
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PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Several complicated techniques were used to create this design of a dragon flying above a rock and waves. The dragon was first carved into the surface and then filled with gold and colored lacquers. The resulting decoration extended above the surface of the dish, which was then polished to an even finish.
