Mid-Century Brass Virginia Metalcrafter's"Butterfly Bush" Leaf-Shaped Tray vase for ikebana Handmade in Portugal

Handmade in Portugal

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Mid-Century Brass Virginia Metalcrafter's"Butterfly Bush" Leaf-Shaped Tray vase for ikebana Handmade in PortugalThe lovely solid brass leaf shaped Butterfly Bush tray was designed by Oskar Hansen for Virginia Metalcrafters in 1948. With great lines and textural details, it's a great object just for display, but would also be fun for serving canap, chocolates, or other small treats! 10 3 4" long by 2 5 8" wide by 1" tall. I have not attempted to polish it but it is shiny and in very good condition as is, with just a bit of darkening to the brass, which I do not