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A round black lacquered plate with a scalloped edge, decorated with intricate gold and red hand-painted scenes of figures in traditional attire in an outdoor architectural setting.

A Victorian Black-Lacquered Papier-Mâché Tray with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Gilt Floral Decoration, Mid-19th Century

$795.00
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A round black lacquered plate with a scalloped edge, decorated with intricate gold and red hand-painted scenes of figures in traditional attire in an outdoor architectural setting.
  • A round black lacquered plate with a scalloped edge, decorated with intricate gold and red hand-painted scenes of figures in traditional attire in an outdoor architectural setting.
  • A close-up of a black lacquered decorative object featuring intricate gold and white Japanese-style painted figures and architectural details, photographed on a carpeted floor.
  • An oval black lacquered serving platter with a detailed gold and brown Chinese-style landscape scene and small white inlay accents, shown on a plain white background.
  • A Victorian Black-Lacquered Papier-Mâché Tray with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Gilt Floral Decoration, Mid-19th Century
  • A Victorian Black-Lacquered Papier-Mâché Tray with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Gilt Floral Decoration, Mid-19th Century
  • A round black lacquered plate with a scalloped edge, decorated with intricate gold and red hand-painted scenes of figures in traditional attire in an outdoor architectural setting.
  • A close-up of a black lacquered decorative object featuring intricate gold and white Japanese-style painted figures and architectural details, photographed on a carpeted floor.
  • An oval black lacquered serving platter with a detailed gold and brown Chinese-style landscape scene and small white inlay accents, shown on a plain white background.
  • A Victorian Black-Lacquered Papier-Mâché Tray with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Gilt Floral Decoration, Mid-19th Century
  • A Victorian Black-Lacquered Papier-Mâché Tray with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Gilt Floral Decoration, Mid-19th Century
A Victorian Black-Lacquered Papier-Mâché Tray with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Gilt Floral Decoration, Mid-19th Century

A Victorian Black-Lacquered Papier-Mâché Tray with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Gilt Floral Decoration, Mid-19th Century

$795.00

This large Victorian papier-mâché tray dates to the mid-19th century, featuring a shaped scalloped rim and a rich black lacquered ground. The center is decorated with an elaborate floral arrangement composed of iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, polychrome details, and gilt decoration. The surrounding floral motifs retain traces of the original gilding, showing attractive age-related wear and patina.

Period: Mid-19th century
Origin: England
Material: Lacquered papier-mâché, mother-of-pearl and gilt decoration
Diameter: Approximately 50 cm / 19.7 in.
Condition: Antique condition with surface wear, scratches, craquelure, and areas of gilt loss consistent with age.

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