Lozenge-shaped dish with garden scene

early 15th century

Not on view

A scholar-gentleman and an attendant holding a qin zither (a stringed instrument) walk away from another figure in a nearby pavilion. The pair are either coming from or going to a festive event that would have included music, painting, poetry, and wine.

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明早期雕漆剔紅庭園高仕圖菱花盤
Title: Lozenge-shaped dish with garden scene
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Date: early 15th century
Culture: China
Medium: Carved red lacquer
Dimensions: H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); L. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.1.32
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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