Plaque with dragon, pheasant, quail, and other birds amidst bamboo and plum blossom

late 19th century

Not on view

Despite the Qianlong mark (1736–95) carved into the back of this plaque, stylistic features, such as the dragon’s large horns and awkwardly rendered claws, indicate that this object was produced later, possibly for export. It is decorated with an incised landscape on the back.

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Title: Plaque with dragon, pheasant, quail, and other birds amidst bamboo and plum blossom
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: late 19th century
Culture: China
Medium: Ivory with pigment
Dimensions: H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); W. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2cm)
Classification: Ivories
Credit Line: Gift of Florence A. Schilling, in memory of Ernest J. Schilling, 1963
Object Number: 63.133.1
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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