Eight-lobed dish with peacock-and-peony décor. Carved black lacquerware, Late Yuan to early Ming dynasty, second half of the 14th century. Diameter: 27.2cm Height: 2.8cm © National Palace Museum, Taipei.

Chased and gilt silver eight-lobed dish, China, Tang dynasty (618-960). Length: 18.8 cm. Purchased with the assistance of The Art Fund, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee, M.35-1935 © Victoria and Albert Museum,...

A large brown lacquer eight-lobed dish. Song/Yuan Dynasty The shallow tray supported on three short semi-circular feet, the short sides slightly rounded and ending on eight sharp lobes, the feet and mouth rim bound with metal, Japanese fitted box. 46cm...