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Cup Stand (Tuozhan) in the Form of a Lotus Blossom with Sword-Pommel PatternEarly Ming dynasty, about 1368-1450

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Carved red lacquer cup and saucer on a matching pedestal base, decorated with continuous cloud scroll motifs and a scalloped, lobed rim

Unknown, Cup Stand (Tuozhan) in the Form of a Lotus Blossom with Sword-Pommel Pattern, Early Ming dynasty, about 1368-1450, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Cup Stand (Tuozhan) in the Form of a Lotus Blossom with Sword-Pommel Pattern
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Early Ming dynasty, about 1368-1450
Period
Early Ming dynasty
Medium
Carved red and black lacquer (tixi) on wood core
Dimensions
Height: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Diameter: 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley
Accession Number
M.79.89.4
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Kuwayama, George. Far Eastern Lacquers. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.