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Description
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 Chinese character surrounded by floral and geometric motifs followed by a ring of animal images that are separated by the curving body/ head of a dragon. Animals include a tiger, peacock, goat, chicken, boar, and another bird.
Keywords
tableware, artwork, decoration
Original Medium
Brass
Item Size
91.5 cm diameter
Origin
China
Date Information
Undated
Artifact Number
M76-009
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