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Charger

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-200028

Description

Circular brass charger with flat bottom and small lip. Punched decoration of two men atop a camel greeting a man in a turban. The entire surface of the tray is covered with bands of decorative shapes and animals.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chargers (platters)
brass (alloy)
Charger

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1/2 (H), 11 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1720

Related Items

Title Tray Accession Number 2006.44.1719

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