19th century oval papier mache tray with hand painted and mother of pearl decoration set within a custom black painted wood stand with gilt highlights, faux bamboo legs with cross stretcher base.

DOA 19 x 30 x 24.5 in.

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

Tray is removable from the stand; tray edge with one area of loss, some crazing, paint loss, some small edge chips; tray with one area of loss to edge; later custom stand with some scuffs to the feet.