Portuguese, Lisbon
Tray, 18th century
Silver
Rectangular, silver gallery tray with four short ornate feet. The gallery on this Portuguese tray is pierced with overlapping half-circles topped by a border of chased flowers and leaves. Chasing is a method of making designs in metal. The surface of this rectangular tray is smooth silver without decoration.
Tapestry Room
Commentary
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