Large Platter with Leaping Fish and Floral Motifs and Inscribed Center

China

Ming dynasty (1368-1644), About 1600

  • Titles Large Platter with Leaping Fish and Floral Motifs and Inscribed Center (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium porcelain, Swatow ware
  • Dimensions 3 1/4 x 15 in. Diam. (8.3 x 38.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Garrett, 1979.331
  • Work Type platter
  • Classification Containers

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