Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620) Date:dated 1595 Culture:China 明萬曆 Medium:Polychrome lacquer with filled-in and engraved gold decoration Dimensions:H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) Classification:Lacquer Credit Line:Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015 Accession Number:2015.500.1.53 Several complicated techniques were used to create this design of a dragon flying above a rock and waves. The dragon was first carved into the surface and then filled with gold and colored lacquers. The resulting decoration extended above the surface of the dish, which was then polished to an even finish.
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620) Date:dated 1595 Culture:China 明萬曆 Medium:Polychrome lacquer with filled-in and engraved gold decoration Dimensions:H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) Classification:Lacquer Credit Line:Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015 Accession Number:2015.500.1.53 Several complicated techniques were used to create this design of a dragon flying above a rock and waves. The dragon was first carved into the surface and then filled with gold and colored lacquers. The resulting decoration extended above the surface of the dish, which was then polished to an even finish.