Brass decorative wall basket. Backing is flat with geometric edging and geometric floral and flora embossing. The basket has an edged lip. The face of the basket has a floral embossment in the center with geometric leaf embossing emanating to each side and decorative embossment on the top and bottom.

Donated by Helen Gravenites. In Greek mythology, flowers were associated with the nymph, Chloris, who represented spring and new beginnings.

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