Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Dish
DateMing Dynasty, 16th - 17th century
Object NameDish
Mediummetal and enamel
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 4.1 cm, Diameter: 17.3 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1968 by Miss V Thomson.
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014488
About MeThis dish is one of the oldest pieces of cloisonne enamel in the collection. The two white birds are either herons or egrets; in either case they are associated with wealth, luxuriance and noble birth.More About Me
This dish is one of the oldest pieces of cloisonné enamel in the collection. The two white birds are either herons or egrets and are associated with wealth, luxuriance and noble birth.
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