Object class: Trays / Culture or time period: Maritime Southeast Asian cultures / Accession number: Acc.2156 - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Tray, accession number 18-504, described as Circular tray of brass; punched designs include three concentric circles with zig-zag outer circle and multipoint star in center of tray. For carrying platters of delicacies to ceremony and offering delicacies to guests. Traditional ceremonies include weddings, (“Batagak Rumah”)--building a new house, “Turun Mandi” (a ceremony which usually takes place during infancy). Rim diamter 48 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Tray for betel quid, accession number 18-496, described as Medium deep tray of brass with pedestal base; tray has scalloped edge, three rows of wave like designs; used as container for Betel Siriih (Quid), all ingredients. Used ceremonially e.g. wedding Datuk (Sibling head raisings of changings) etc. Made by male specialists. Height 15 cm. Rim diameter 22 .5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Tray of brass, accession number 18-494, described as Tray of brass with pedestal base; tray has scalloped edge with openwork designs near foot. Made by male specialists; used at ceremonies; use not known to collector. Height 13 cm. Rim diameter 27 cm.