Dish depicting a scene from the Romance of the Jade Box

anoniem, c. 1700 - c. 1724

Tang Emperor Xuanzong (r. 712-756) and his preferred concubine Lady Yang (719-756) here are enjoying a boat trip on the lake. For the favourites, life in the often harsh world of the imperial harem was like balancing on a tightrope. While they enjoyed certain liberties and exerted some influence, the envy of the official wife, the other concubines and powerful men posed a constant threat.

  • Artwork typeplatter
  • Object numberAK-RBK-16357
  • Dimensionsheight 9.4 cm, diameter 38.3 cm, diameter 24.2 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met emailkleuren en verguldsel