Glazed stoneware dish with a mythical beast (called Qilin in Chinese) in center surrounded by "ruyi" headed clouds, exterior with jeweled lappets all painted in underglaze blue oxide.

Mythical Qilin and Cloud Motif Dish

Vietnam

15th - 16th century

  • Titles Mythical Qilin and Cloud Motif Dish (Descriptive)
  • Medium glazed stoneware
  • Dimensions 2 7/8 x 14 1/4 in. Diam. (7.3 x 36.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase with funds from the Endowed Funds for Acquisitions, 2000.111
  • Work Type plate
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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