Foliated dish with floral scrolls

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China
early 15th century
This lovely scalloped dish depicts stylized lotus scrolls set in a swirling circular rhythmic pattern. Such design is classic among early Ming imperial works, including ceramics, lacquer ware, and textiles. The surfaces of early cloisonné works like this dish often feature vivid colors (red, yellow, lapis blue, white, and green), set against a turquoise blue background.
Title

Foliated dish with floral scrolls

Period

Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Date

early 15th century

Culture

China

Medium

Cloisonné enamel

Dimensions

H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm)

Credit Line

Purchase, Florence and Herbert Irving Gift, 1993

Object No.

1993.338