DepartmentAsia

Taba' Kash ("Serving Tray")

NameServing Tray, Taba' Kash

CulturePalestinian

Dateca. 1910

Place madeWest Bank, Palestine, Middle East, Asia

MediumStraw (wheat), natural dyes, wool

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 x 22 7/16 x 22 7/16 in. (6 x 57 x 57 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection, Museum of International Folk Art

Object numberFA.2010.38.1

DescriptionLarge coiled basket tray with painted radiant eight petalled design in gold, purple and olive green on light straw ground. Four remaining triangular edge ornaments with remnants of decorative red wool fiber tufts. Slightly curved. Faded on front, good color on back.