Dutch East Indies 1930s\", \"Antique Javanese Rattan Tea Tray\" For Sale

Vintage 1938 Woven Wicker Tray – Brought from Java, Dutch East Indies – Dated & Inscribed

A beautifully woven vintage wicker tray with genuine documented history: a pencil inscription on the underside dates it to 1938 and notes it was brought back from Java (present-day Indonesia, then the Dutch East Indies) as a gift.

Details:

• Round tray with a solid wood base and finely plaited wicker/rattan sides wrapped up and over the rim in a tight herringbone weave
• Warm honey-brown patina consistent with genuine age
• Hand-inscribed in pencil on the underside:\"From Pasto to McGarveys, Bot [brought] from Java, Portland, Ore. 1938\"— a rare, legible piece of provenance tying the tray to a specific gift, date, and place
• Sturdy construction; wood base shows expected surface wear and handling marks from age (see photos)
• A wonderful conversation piece for collectors of Dutch East Indies / Indonesian basketry, 1930s travel souvenirs, or anyone who loves objects with a documented story
• The Scalloped \"Lobed\" Rim:The tray features an elegant, four-lobed or scalloped border rather than a standard plain circle. This stylistic choice was highly popular in the 1920s and 1930s for colonial serving ware, adding a decorative flair meant for a Western tabletop or tea dir=\"ltr\">Approx. 9\" x 8½\" diameter

  Provenance like this is uncommon — most vintage baskets and trays come with no history at all. This one comes with its own dated note, inscribed nearly 90 years ago.

  Please see all photos, including the inscription, as part of the description.