Octagonal plate with the Eight Treasures and a longevity character
Place of OriginChina
Date1522 - 1566
DynastyMing dynasty (1368 - 1644), Reign of the Jiajing emperor (1522 - 1566)
MaterialsCarved red lacquer
DimensionsOverall: H. 1 5/16 in × W. 6 3/8 in × D. 6 3/8 in (3.3 cm × 16.2 cm × 16.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB83M10
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewMarkingsJiajing mark
More InformationThis object has decorations that form the blessing of "May you be rich and may you live long!"
1300 - 1400
approx. 1750-1850
1522 - 1566
1700-1800
approx. 1600-1700
1736 - 1795