Round Carved Lacquer Dish 
with Cloud and Dragon Decor
Wan-li period (A.D. 1573-
1619)
Ming Dynasty
Height            2.7cm
Weight            0.45g
     The yellow lacquer 
surface is carved in low 
relief with cloud and 
dragon decor, contrasting 
with red lacquer carved 
a fine background pattern.  
The surround is carved 
with a floral pattern.  
The Ming reign mark on 
the base shows the date 
Wan-li 23 (A.D. 1595).