Quatrefoil Footed Dish

Arts of Asia

Tang dynasty (618–907), first half of 8th century

China

The sharply lobed silhouette of this vessel was likely inspired by luxurious forms in Indian and Near Eastern metalwork. Its outwardly curved cabriole legs are common to several forms of offering trays crafted in Chinese silver and depicted in painting. In Chinese ceramics, however, this foliate form is known only in wares made exclusively for burial.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of Asia

Title: Quatrefoil Footed Dish
Origin: China
Date: 700 CE–750 CE
Medium: Earthenware with cobalt blue and lead amber glazes
Dimensions: 4.8 × 16.3 × 16.8 cm (1 7/8 × 6 7/16 × 6 5/8 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Russell Tyson
Reference Number: 1951.304
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