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Chinese Brass tray, round, incised with animal designs. Tray has a scalloped edge that is surrounded by a flora motif. The center of the tray depicts a dragon and is surrounded by various birds and animals. In between the imagery there are geometric and floral designs. Animals include deer, chicken, eagle, (others are unknown).

Keywords

tableware, artwork, decoration

Original Medium

Brass

Item Size

86.5 cm diameter

Origin

China

Date Information

Undated

Artifact Number

M76-008

Original Collection

Mike Mansfield Collections, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana

Holding Repository

University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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Digital Publisher

University of Montana-- Missoula. Mansfield Library

Image Credit

Image credit: Micaela Connolly, University of Montana

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Keywords

tableware, artwork, decoration

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