明中期 剔黑花鳥紋漆盤|Rectangular tray with peonies and birds
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16th century · Carved black lacquer · Asian Art
The plump birds flying above the peonies on this densely carved tray may be magpies or sparrows, both of which are considered good omens in Chinese culture.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Carved black lacquer
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2005
