Chinese Decorative Arts
This selection of shallow dishes includes lacquer, metal, and ceramic examples from the Song (960–1279) through Qing dynasties (1644–1912). Together they demonstrate the wide range of design possibilities found in Chinese decorative arts.
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Dish with a dragon design
Dish with a dragon design,
Ming dynasty, Jiajing period, 1522–1566
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Shallow bowl with floral motif
Shallow bowl with floral motif, 18th century
Qing dynasty, 1644–1912
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Saucer with incised pattern
Saucer with incised pattern,
Song dynasty, 960–1279, 960 - 1279 CE
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Dish with incised pattern
Dish with incised pattern,
Ming dynasty, 1368–1644
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Yellow dish
Yellow dish, 1506–21
Ming dynasty, Zhengde period, 1506–1521
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Red-and-green painted bowl with bird on a floral branch
Red-and-green painted bowl with bird on a floral branch, 13th century
Jin dynasty, 1115–1234 | Southern Song dynasty, 1127–1279
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Dish with lotus scroll designs
Dish with lotus scroll designs, 20th century
Modern period, 1912–present
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