Octagonal plate with lotus flowers
Accession Nr.: | 69.68.1 |
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Type: | vessel; object for daily use; pottery |
Date of production: |
14th –15th centuries
Ming dynasty |
Place of production: |
This is a large octagonal bowl with panels of floral motifs. Its shape resembles to that of Near Eastern metal plates. The reddish stoneware was decorated with incised patterns; its centre is covered by a single huge lotus flower.