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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Mexican
Title:Tray (Batea)
Date Made:early 20th century
Type:Household Accessory
Materials:lacquered wood
Place Made:North America; Mexico; Guerrero; Olinalá
Measurements:Overall: 2 1/16 in x 22 3/8 in; 5.2 cm x 56.8 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1955.576
Credit Line:Gift of the children of Dwight W. Morrow (Class of 1895) and Elizabeth C. Morrow
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
Round shape with design in "rayado" technique, red background with black mice and sprays of flowers surrounding a central floral design. Border with mice and half circles and small blossoms.

Tags:
red; lacquer; trays; flowers; mice

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