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Tray

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5215

Description

Square, ornate dragon motif handles, recessed centered cloisonne panel, light blue ground, dark blue circle at center with floral sprig.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trays
brass (alloy)
casting (process)
cloisonné
figure- and animal-derived motifs
floral patterns
Brass
Slip Cast
Cloisonne
Dragon
Sprig
TRAY

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

11.875 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.581

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