Dish, Zhang Cheng, c. 1500 - c. 1600
wood, lacquer, h 3.0cm × d 18.2cm More details
This dish is shaped like a six-petalled flower. The compact and complex decoration is built up of multiple layers of lacquer that are coloured red through the addition of iron oxide. The thickness of the lacquer consists of a great amount of layers. The saturated, deep red colour and the extremely skilful carving of this dish make it an ornate luxury product.
