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Rectangular serving tray on four legs, carved out of a single piece of wood; top has raised edge. Also used as a chopping block.
Rectangular serving tray on four legs, carved out of a single piece of wood; top has raised edge. Also used as a chopping block.
Object Number 2011.19.52
Display Title Rectangular serving tray on four legs, carved out of a single piece of wood; top has raised edge. Also used as a chopping block.
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular wooden serving tray on four legs; carved out of a single piece of wood, top has raised edge, v-shaped supports, dark brown, indents and wear on surface- also used as a chopping block
Inventory Description Tray, carved wood, rectangular, raised edge, two v-shaped supports
Classification
  • Tray
Department Ethnographic
Date c. 1979 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ethiopia
Materials Wood
Dimensions Other: 10.8 x 43.5 x 18.8 cm (4 1/4 x 17 1/8 x 7 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.19.52
Credit Line Gift of André J. Navez, Harvard '55
Provenance
Collector André J. Navez (-7/19/2011)
Donor Donated by André J. Navez (-7/19/2011)

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