Platter

NamePlatter

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datemid-20th century

Place madeBolivia, South America

MediumMixed metals

Dimensions1 7/8 × 15 3/4 × 11 3/4 in. (4.8 × 40 × 29.9 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2013.5.7

Object numberA.2013.5.7

DescriptionDeep, double-handled platter with slightly rounded flat bottom, sloping sides, and a wide rim has a warm, almost light brown overall patina. The inside top is punched in the center, with a small mark nearby; the rim has a slightly raised edge, the inner area decorated with a repeated swag motif with dots at the bottom of each swag, small semicircular yucca-like forms between, a small flower within and tiny oval punches surrounding the design. The thick, poorly cast handles are riveted to the rim, hinged, and are generally oval in form and ornamented with a flattened face with a ruff or collar at the outer edge.