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Dish (Pan) with Peony Medallion and Floral BorderLate Southern Song dynasty or early Yuan dynasty, about 1200-1300

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Circular lacquered dish or tray viewed from above, covered in densely carved dark brown relief decoration of layered peony blooms and scrolling foliage
Lacquer dish viewed from above, with a smooth dark brown central well bearing three Chinese characters in red, surrounded by a wide border of densely carved floral and foliate scrollwork revealing warm reddish-brown underlayers.
Partial view of a dark lacquered vessel, with a wide rim densely carved in low relief with scrolling floral and foliate patterns, including a prominent chrysanthemum blossom; smooth, dark brown interior visible below.

Unknown, Dish (Pan) with Peony Medallion and Floral Border, Late Southern Song dynasty or early Yuan dynasty, about 1200-1300, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Sam K. Lee in appreciation of Professor Hung-hsiang Chou, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Dish (Pan) with Peony Medallion and Floral Border
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Southern Song dynasty or early Yuan dynasty, about 1200-1300
Medium
Carved black lacquer on wood core
Dimensions
Diameter: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Sam K. Lee in appreciation of Professor Hung-hsiang Chou
Accession Number
M.90.70.1
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art