Seven-lobed platter with scene of children at play
Yuan dynasty
(1279–1368), 14th century
China
Carved red lacquer; Diam. 21 7/8 in. (55.6 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Promised Gift of Florence
and Herbert Irving (L.1996.47.14)
Marco remained at the Yuan court for the next 17 years, attending
the Khan at his seasonal palaces and participating in banquets,
audiences, and festivals. During this time he also made several
fact-finding journeys within China, to Southeast Asia, and
to India, at the Great Khan’s command.
