Round Cake Basket with Reticulated Border and Handle

Baldwin Gardiner

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an ornate silver dish with a handle. The image shows a silver dish elevated on a pedestal with intricate designs on its rim, base, and handle. The dish has a large, shallow bowl with a beaded detail around the rim and features floral and scroll patterns. The handle is detailed with floral engravings and is attached at the rim with hinge-like connections. The reflecting quality of the metal creates highlights and shadows, enhancing the depth and texture of the piece. The object is against a plain gradient background, emphasizing the craftsmanship and design of the dish.