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Large Hand Carved Gilt Wood Tray with Animals #1962218

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Large Hand Carved Gilt Wood Tray with Animals #1962218
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This is a large leaf form gilt wood tray that is hand carved on both sides. The top has a variety of little animals on the tray, including a crab, frogs, lizard, spider, a crawfish and a fly. They are high relief, almost full figured. The leaf is beautifully carved in a stylistic form with curling edges. The underside of the tray has raised veining. The tray measures approximately 17" by 10.5". Almost all of the gilding is intact, but it has mellowed over time to a warm patina, and there is a green oxidized look in the low spots that is quite attractive. The tray is in very good condition. It does have one little chip on the edge that is visible from the top, but it is an old one, and only adds to the patina. There are no marks to indicate country of origin or maker. It has an Asian look to my eyes, but I could be wrong. I assume that it was made in the mid 20th century, but that is an educated guess. I have never seen another like it.
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<tr><td>Title:Large Hand Carved Gilt Wood Tray with Animals</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Tallahassee, Fl</td></tr>
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