Dish with Four Seals and “Split Pagoda” Motifs

China

Ming dynasty (1368-1644), About 1600

  • Titles Dish with Four Seals and "Split Pagoda" Motifs (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium porcelain, Swatow ware
  • Dimensions 3 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. Diam. (8.9 x 38.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Thomas E. and Minnie H. Rast, 1987.103
  • Work Type platter
  • Classification Containers

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