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Tray

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-17127

Description

Oval tray. Rim contains an oval handle at each end. Black lacquered surface is decorated along outer edge w/ a gold leafy border which has red and black detail. A red line follows the shape of the border 1/2" towards the center. In the center of the tray is a gold and black shield w/ two arched branches crossing inside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trays
lacquering
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
shields (motifs)
Painted
Lacquered
Shield
TRAY

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1926.466

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