明早期 黑漆嵌螺鈿學士圖八方盤, Tray with Eighteen Scholars of the Tang, 15th century

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明早期 黑漆嵌螺鈿學士圖八方盤, Tray with Eighteen Scholars of the Tang, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th century, China, Black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay, H. 1 5/8 in. ( cm); Diam. 11 3/8 in. ( cm); Diam. of foot 9 5/8 in. ( cm), Lacquer, In the foreground, three scholar-gentlemen, identified by their clothing, are traveling on horseback toward a gate attended by two figures holding large fans. They are likely planning to join the five similar figures in the middle ground examining a painting displayed by two young attendants

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