Tray with Chinese characters, bats, and fruits

1736–1795

Not on view

The dense, multilayered surface of this dish is typical of Qianlong-period carved lacquer. At center is the character for longevity (shou) surrounded by first a circle of bats and then a lobed cartouche containing the phrase “ten thousand longevities and eternal spring” (wan sui chang chun). The outer border of fruits and flowers also refers to long life. The dish was likely presented as a birthday present or used to proffer and display a gift.

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清乾隆剔彩萬歲長春漆盤
Title: Tray with Chinese characters, bats, and fruits
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Qianlong period (1736–95)
Date: 1736–1795
Culture: China
Medium: Carved red, green and black lacquer
Dimensions: Diam. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.1.92
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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