Set of Two Vintage Kashmiri Hand-Painted "Nature-Study" Decorative Trays

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Set of two hand-painted/decorated trays (ca. 1970s, India). The cream and gold tray depicts a bird with pops of red … Read more Set of two hand-painted/decorated trays (ca. 1970s, India). The cream and gold tray depicts a bird with pops of red and blue amid flowers and leaves, while the black tray has corresponding gold foliage but likely represents the 'tree of life.'
Sold by Kashmir Government Arts Emporium (a collection of shops throughout India beginning in 1972 and still open today showcasing various decorative objects, textiles, and furniture from artisans across the country).
Wear consistent with age and use present (paint losses, as shown, exposing the wood beneath).
Each measures roughly: H: 0.63" x L: 10.13" x D: 7.13" See less