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Tray

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black tray with gold rim and gold designs. The designs feature two birds flying above a cluster of flowers and leaves. The background of the tray is solid black, and the gold rim surrounds the edge. The tray appears to be circular and has a small foot on the bottom. The gold designs are on the top surface. The background behind the tray is light gray. Tray by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century
Medium:
Lacquer with black ground, hiramakie design in gold and silver
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 484 px
Museum record:
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