This is a very interesting enamel tray that I believe is on copper, although since the piece is gilded on the back, it is difficult to tell. The enamel work is exceptional, with a sky blue background against which are stylized images of two bats in the center, colorful butterflies on each end, a branch with leaves at the top, a ripening fruit at the bottom, and four delicate pink flowers around the circumference.
The images are done in delicate varying shades of green, pink, brown, red, blue, ...click for details
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