Two-Handle Rectangular Tray with Elephants in the Jungle Motifs from a 5 Piece Tea and Coffee Service

1880-1900

  • Titles Two-Handle Rectangular Tray with Elephants in the Jungle Motifs from a 5 Piece Tea and Coffee Service (Descriptive)
  • Medium sterling silver
  • Dimensions 10 7/16 × 18 5/16 × 2 9/16 in., 3.9 lb. (26.5 × 46.5 × 6.5 cm, 1.8 kg)
  • Credit Line Generous gift of Harish K. Patel, 2022.111.1
  • Classification Containers

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