Mid-Century Brass Virginia Metalcrafter's"Butterfly Bush" Leaf-Shaped Tray vase for ikebana and would usually have tapestry-woven

and would usually have tapestry-woven faces with dramatic facial features

and when not being worn I’d definitely hang or drape it somewhere where it can be seen

though I assume it was created in the 70s or early 80s

a truly lovely object

” I think this really could not be any better

Mid-Century Brass Virginia Metalcrafter's"Butterfly Bush" Leaf-Shaped Tray vase for ikebana and would usually have tapestry-wovenThe 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