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A row of Japanese lacquer trays, each painted with something that grows. Picture frames and serving trays here range from 20th century Japanese and Chinese lacquerware to sterling silver and contemporary frames. The Japanese lacquered wood trays carry maple, ginkgo, pine, chestnut, pomegranate, peach and walnut motifs, and a Chinese lacquered elm tray shows a landscape. A pine serving tray from Fujian dates to the 19th century, and a lacquered bamboo plate depicts outdoor court scenes.

A Zulu food tray from South Africa and an early 20th century American sterling frame sit beside the newer pieces. Contemporary frames come in silver plate, nickel, faux crocodile, woven fabric, gold linen and chocolate shagreen, and a nickel tray joins them. Use a lacquer tray on an ottoman to corral the drinks, or line frames along a piano. A tray is a small table that agrees to travel.