{"product_id":"large-hummingbird-decorative-tray-lacquered-wood-ensamble-artesano-2024-lot-799e","title":"Large \"Hummingbird\" Decorative Tray, Lacquered Wood, Ensamble Artesano, 2024 - Lot 799E","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eExecuted in the historic \u003cem data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"79\"\u003emaque\u003c\/em\u003e lacquer tradition of Olinalá, Guerrero, Mexico, this rectangular tray reflects a lineage of Mexican decorative arts distinguished by discipline, patience, and material knowledge. Its restrained white perimeter frames a hand-painted off white composition, where fluid, organic motifs unfold across the surface in a controlled yet expressive pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eThe form is defined by a rectangular curved wall with integrated cutout handles, reinforcing both structural clarity and usability. The rectangular geometry provides a measured boundary for the painted field, allowing the natural pigments to articulate subtle tonal variation without overwhelming the object’s formal balance. Ornament and structure remain in dialogue—neither subordinate to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eCrafted from wood and finished using traditional lacquer techniques derived from natural oils and earth-based pigments, the surface achieves a soft, burnished sheen rather than high gloss. The tactile finish reveals the layered process inherent to authentic \u003cem data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003emaque\u003c\/em\u003e, where each application is polished to build depth and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eFunctional by intention, the tray serves equally as a presentation piece or decorative object. Its proportions and integrated handles reflect careful consideration of weight, balance, and everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1563\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAn elegant example of Olinalá craftsmanship, this work distills regional tradition into a refined contemporary expression—an object defined by material integrity and the quiet continuity of artisanal knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1563\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDecorative accessories shown in the first image are for styling purposes only and are not included with the tray.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles 2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52575098929439,"sku":"799E","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/0_f218cb70-2bb2-44b0-b4f3-48e2e90fe8fc.png?v=1779838183","url":"https:\/\/foundcollectibles.com\/products\/large-hummingbird-decorative-tray-lacquered-wood-ensamble-artesano-2024-lot-799e","provider":"Found Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}