Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620) Culture:China Medium:Carved red lacquer 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:2015.500.1.45 Images of front-facing dragons first appeared in the mid-sixteenth century. They became the most commonly depicted form of the mythical being in the decorative arts of the late Ming period, appearing on ceremonial costumes, porcelain, and carved objects.
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620) Culture:China Medium:Carved red lacquer 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:2015.500.1.45 Images of front-facing dragons first appeared in the mid-sixteenth century. They became the most commonly depicted form of the mythical being in the decorative arts of the late Ming period, appearing on ceremonial costumes, porcelain, and carved objects.