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Black bowl with a narrow red base and embossed elements in red, including a floral border at top and bottom and Chinese characters in the middle.
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China / Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736–1795)

Lacquer Tea Bowl 乾隆禦制雕漆盞

Lacquer Tea Bowl 乾隆禦制雕漆盞

Look closely at Lacquer Tea Bowl 乾隆禦制雕漆盞. Black bowl with a narrow red base and embossed elements in red, including a floral border at top and bottom and Chinese characters in the middle.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What detail would you point out to someone seeing this for the first time? The Art Institute dates Lacquer Tea Bowl 乾隆禦制雕漆盞 to Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736–1795).

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A CLOSER LOOK

China made this vessel. The museum dates it Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736–1795).

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoLacquer Tea Bowl 乾隆禦制雕漆盞

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