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Tray

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-17987

Description

Square copper tray; Japanese female figure w/ elephant on leash; decoration is embossed; paired leaf pattern bordering edge; woman in kimono and elephant w/ draped covering over body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trays
copper (metal)
embossing
figure- and animal-derived motifs
elephant (animal)
Orientalism
women (female humans)
Copper
Embossed
Elephant
Woman
Oriental
TRAY

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

A.A. Vantine & Co.

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Japan

Dimensions

4.75 x 4.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2120

Places

New York state (United States)

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