Plaque
Gallery Location
Not on View
Medium
Enamel on copper
Geography
China
Period
Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912
Dimensions
34 x 17.5 x 7 cm
Object number
961.228.4
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Frederick W. Cowan
Collection
Department
Art & Culture: China
Description
On pale greenish-white jade with amber specks and cracks, this round disc plaques with stand as household décor is carved in incised lines presenting images of rocks, trees, houses or pavilions in layered landscaping similar to Chinese painting. The base is cloisonné with metal body, carved in a flying dragon.
玉质青白色,有褐色斑及绺裂。插屏呈圆形,双面阴刻树木、山石及房舍。景物远近错落有致,宛如一副山水画意境。底托为铜胎珐琅质,作盘龙口吐祥云状。
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