Dish with character for longevity (shou) mid-16th century China Eight auspicious emblems, including flaming pearls, a pair of horns, and a pair of books, encircle the character for longevity (shou) in the center of this dish; the same designs are found on the exterior. The dragons on the outer edge all lack one claw. Since five-clawed dragons symbolized the emperor, the claws were likely removed to make the dish suitable for presentation to a member of the nobility or a senior court Dish with character for longevity (shou). China. mid-16th century. Carved red lacquer. Ming dynasty (
Dish with character for longevity (shou) mid-16th century China Eight auspicious emblems, including flaming pearls, a pair of horns, and a pair of books, encircle the character for longevity (shou) in the center of this dish; the same designs are found on the exterior. The dragons on the outer edge all lack one claw. Since five-clawed dragons symbolized the emperor, the claws were likely removed to make the dish suitable for presentation to a member of the nobility or a senior court Dish with character for longevity (shou). China. mid-16th century. Carved red lacquer. Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–66). Lacquer
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