明 黑漆嵌螺鈿嬰戲圖盤|Dish with two boys

Unknown artist

Date: 16th century

Medium: Black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl

Dimensions: H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); D 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)

Classification: Lacquer

Culture: China

Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Themes: Boys, Playing, Toys

Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2005