Tray

1780-1830

Measurements

3/4 in x 8-3/8 in x 5-7/8 in

Materials

Enameled and glazed porcelain

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3750

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The leaf-shaped tray, with shallow sides, displays a scene painted in shades of gray, orange, and rose, showing three Chinese figures, the leftmost sitting at a table-like surface with a teapot and two tea cups.  In the center, an elderly man sits in front of a gnarled leafless tree, apparently in conversation with a third person.

The inside bottom of the tray has an orange-peel surface, an intentional decorative feature of some Chinese porcelain.  A double line in deep red separates the bottom from the sides.  The outside bottom of the tray is unglazed.