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Dish with tryst scene from Romance of the West Chamber

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 203
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清康熙 景德鎮窯青花西廂記故事圖盤
  • Title: Dish with tryst scene from Romance of the West Chamber
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)

  • Dimensions: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Promised Gift of Julia and John Curtis, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary
  • Object Number: L.2017.53.3
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art