12" GRECIAN ETRUSCAN KEY Gazelle Copper ROUND TIN METAL Serving TRAY PLATE GREEK

Vintage decorative large round plate, it has intriguing graphic that depicts leaping antelopes and Greek key patterns. The story of Grecian enamel on copper is on the back. The plate is in good used condition, it has 2 small dings that can be seen on underside. Light wear on bottom. too. 11 3/4" diameter, shallow plate. Made by by Fabcraft Inc. USA Barware. Back note: key points: The design is a reproduction of an original "enamel-on-copper" plate. It's an "interpretative" design dating back to Etruria in Western Italy (Tuscany). Etruscan art was influenced by Egyptian styles and was widely copied by later civilizations, including the Greeks. The simple colors against a copper-toned background create a visually appealing piece that reflects the culture of this ancient civilization.