19th century papier mache tray in black lacquer with gilt stencil decoration set within a custom ebonized and gilt faux bamboo stand with cross stretcher.

DOA 18.25 x 28 x 20.25 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Old edge chips to mache tray; central repaint to tray; tray with interior edge cracking to the surface; later custom base with scuffs to the feet.