明嘉靖 剔彩壽字紋漆盤, Dish with the character for longevity (shou), Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–66), 1522–1566, China, Carved red and yellow lacquer, H. 1/16 in. (.2 cm); Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Lacquer, The character for longevity (shou) is a persistent theme in Chinese art. Whether used as a primary motif, as here, or a secondary design, it always illustrates a wish for the blessing of a long life.
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明嘉靬剔彩壽字紋漆盤, Dish, character, longevity, shou, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644, Jiajing period, 1522–66, 1522–1566, China, Carved red, yellow lacquer, H, 1/16, .2 cm, Diam, 6 1/8, 15.6, Lacquer, persistent theme, Chinese art, Whether, primary motif, secondary design, illustrates, wish, blessing, long life
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