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Tray with design of grape leaf

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square tray with raised edge. Dark brown background with gold-colored grape leaves and clusters of grapes. The leaves are various shades of gold and some have hints of green. The grapes are gold and white. Leaves and grapes extend to the edge of the tray. The border around the tray has a repeating pattern of leaves and vines. The tray's surface is shiny. The background behind the tray fades from dark gray to light gray. Title: Tray with design of grape leaf. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay
Culture:
Japan (Ryūkyū Islands)
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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