Decorative object - Figurative boomerang-shaped metal dish, c.1890

Historical information

Nineteenth century household object employing an Aboriginal shape with art nouveau figurative design

Physical description

Diecast metal plate. Impressed with the figure of a naked figure with a wand in his or her hand touching the nose of a head (the moon?), causing it to sneeze. Lady lying on a bed of flowers. Three stoppers on the reverse to hold the plate above the surface.

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