Bowl with dragon

dated 1589

Not on view

A good number of lacquer wares from the Wanli period, including this bowl, bear marks with the specific year, which have made them important standards for the stylistic analysis of undated pieces from this period.

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明萬曆剔紅雲龍紋碗
Title: Bowl with dragon
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620)
Date: dated 1589
Culture: China
Medium: Carved red lacquer
Dimensions: H. 2 7/8 in. (7.4 cm); Diam. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.1.44
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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