Italian, Venice
Tray, 18th century
Silver
This is a tray made of silver that has some oxidizing on the base and sides. The tray is oval shaped, with wave-like sides that slope into the interior. The interior of the tray, towards one side, there is a small impressed mark that looks like a winged insect.
Tapestry Room
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.