These old trays are carved from one piece ot wood, then many layers of lacquer are applied then the brightly painted flower designs is added. This is is a finer quality than you normally see in the bateas. It came from an estate of a traveler went often to Mexico. I think it was made in the state of Michoacan, Several books on Mexican folk art (Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art, Art of the People, Hands of God) show lacquer with this type of flower painting. The piece is in excellent condition, with very, very minor wear rubs, hardly worth mentioning. The paint colors are bright and the detail is very eye-pleasing. This tray stands out above others because of the fine workmanship. No cracks in the wood. It measures 14 7/8" across.

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