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Dish (Pan) in the Form of a Flower with Children Playing in a GardenMing dynasty, probably Yongle period, 1403-1424

On view: David Geffen Galleries
Circular cinnabar lacquer box lid with scalloped edge, carved in deep relief with a central figural garden scene and a border of flowering plum branches

Unknown, Dish (Pan) in the Form of a Flower with Children Playing in a Garden, Ming dynasty, probably Yongle period, 1403-1424, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Dish (Pan) in the Form of a Flower with Children Playing in a Garden
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Ming dynasty, probably Yongle period, 1403-1424
Period
Ming dynasty
Medium
Carved red lacquer on wood core
Dimensions
1 3/16 x 7 in. (3.02 x 17.78 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley
Accession Number
M.85.153.2
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art