Platter

NamePlatter

Artist Artist unrecorded

Datemid-20th century

Place madeBolivia, South America

MediumMixed metals

Dimensions1 3/8 × 15 3/4 × 11 5/8 in. (3.5 × 40 × 29.6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2013.5.10

Object numberA.2013.5.10

DescriptionTarnished, shallow double-handled platter with slightly concave bottom, widely sloping sides and a wide rim with a notched, scalloped edge. The bottom center is punched and lightly etched with a central 8-petalled flower surrounded by a circular form with serrated lines and scallops topped with leaves. The flat rim has a similar serrated motif. The handles are attached with a bent metal tab riveted to the rim, from which they hang. They are thick and oval in form, with a flower and leaf design at the bottom.