Bowl with the Eight Buddhist Treasures, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century, China, Cloisonné enamel, H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); Diam. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Cloisonné, The objects supported by lotus stands at the center of this bowl illustrate a traditional grouping of eight 'treasures”—among them an endless knot, a banner or flag, a conch shell, and a pair of fish—that were introduced with Buddhism and are often found in the later decorative arts
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Bowl, Eight Buddhist Treasures, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644, 16th century, China, Cloisonné enamel, H, 5 5/8, 14.3 cm, Diam, 11 1/2, 29.2, Cloisonné, objects, supported, lotus stands, center, bowl illustrate, traditional grouping, eight, treasures, —, endless knot, banner, flag, conch shell, pair, fish—, introduced, Buddhism, later decorative, arts
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