Foliated Tray (Pan) with Diaper Patterns

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Foliated Tray (Pan) with Diaper Patterns

China, Chinese, late Ming dynasty, about 1550-1644, but with Qing dynasty Qianlong mark
Furnishings; Serviceware
Black lacquer on wood core with mother-of-pearl inlay, wickerwork, and litharge painted (mituo) decoration
2 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (6.35 x 37.47 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gillberg (M.78.121.14)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • P.Y.K.L.  Chinese Lacquer.  Chinese University of Hong Kong, Institute of Chinese Studies, Art Gallery Exhibition, October - December 1974.  Exhibition catalogue.
  • Oriental Lacquer Arts.  Tokyo National Museum:  Tokyo, Japan.  October 8 - November 23, 1977.  Exhibition catalogue.
  • P.Y.K.L.  Chinese Lacquer.  Chinese University of Hong Kong, Institute of Chinese Studies, Art Gallery Exhibition, October - December 1974.  Exhibition catalogue.
  • Oriental Lacquer Arts.  Tokyo National Museum:  Tokyo, Japan.  October 8 - November 23, 1977.  Exhibition catalogue.
  • Kuwayama, George.  Far Eastern Lacquers.  Los Angeles:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.
  • Chinese Mother-of-Pearl.  Tokyo National Museum:  Tokyo, Japan, 1981.  Exhibition catalogue.
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