Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:17th century Culture:China Medium:Cloisonné enamel on copper Dimensions:H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Diam. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm); Diam. of foot: 16 in. (40.6 cm) Classification:Cloisonné Credit Line:Gift of Edward G. Kennedy, 1929 Accession Number:29.110.85 The color palette of cloisonn é , an enamel decoration that usually features vibrant turquoises and blues, is well suited to depicting the magical landscape of Daoist immortals. Here, a supernatural being, attended by servants, arrives at a pavilion on a billowing cloud.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:17th century Culture:China Medium:Cloisonné enamel on copper Dimensions:H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Diam. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm); Diam. of foot: 16 in. (40.6 cm) Classification:Cloisonné Credit Line:Gift of Edward G. Kennedy, 1929 Accession Number:29.110.85 The color palette of cloisonn é , an enamel decoration that usually features vibrant turquoises and blues, is well suited to depicting the magical landscape of Daoist immortals. Here, a supernatural being, attended by servants, arrives at a pavilion on a billowing cloud.