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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Mexican
Title:Tray (Batea)
Date Made:early 19th century
Type:Household Accessory
Materials:lacquered wood
Place Made:North America; Mexico; Michoacán; Pátzcuaro
Measurements:Overall: 7/8 in x 8 15/16 in x 6 7/8 in; 2.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 17.5 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1955.584
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:
Octagonal tray with blue-grey background, a chinoiserie pavilion in center surrounded by a garland in red, blue, and gold. Sides have floral decoration in same colors. Exterior black lacquer.

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