Artwork preview

Tray

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a tray. The tray is octagonal with a decorative border around the edge. The border has a geometric pattern along the top and bottom with a smooth surface on the sides. The center of the tray is dark-colored and features an ornate design in the middle. The design appears to be a shell or leaf surrounded by curved lines and shapes. The tray has a small lip around the edge. In front of the tray, there is a long, thin object that resembles a feather or quill. The object is white and has a pointed tip. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Lacquer, wood
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
599 × 423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette