托盘的历史沿革—从古典的雅致到现代的奢侈
A dish, plate and service tray have been used to serve or present meat, fish and fruit over the centuries. An implement used to free the hands of humans whilst they enjoy their food. Mud, bamboo and woven wicker were used by our ancestors to make and construct these serving platters.
人类的祖先使用容器，用于在收集食物和用餐时，把双手解放出来。在茹毛饮血的时期，先民们用易于获取的材料，例如粘土、竹子和柳条来制作容器。
– modern replica in Fujian Provincial Museum, China
陶土双耳钵
-现代复制品公元前5000年（福建省博物馆）
These inexpensive materials are still in use today. Pottery plates and dishes have been found in some historical remains dating back to 2000 BC.
天然的石头和陶土制成的碗碟在石器时代晚期的遗迹中已经随处可见了。
- in Fujian Provincial Museum, China
陶罐和陶盘--造型简朴的陶罐和陶盘既用于用餐，也使用于储存。
公元前3250年（福建省博物馆）
a long fine green marble dish decorated with gazelle’s head which adorned the tables of rich Assyrian.
Sherif Khan, Iraq, 850-800 BC.
绿大理石餐盘--这个用羚羊头作为装饰把手的长条形大理石餐盘，亚述富翁用于在餐桌上显示其富贵。
公元前850-800年，谢利夫汗，伊拉克（大英博物馆）
The skilled craftsmanship of the Phoenician metal artisans worked in copper, tin and silver, making serving bowls around the areas of the Eastern Mediterranean. These serving bowls were used within there palaces at parties and banquets for entertaining. They were not just serving items but also help display the wealth and elegant lifestyle the owners had achieved.
很长的一段时期内，腓尼基的金属工匠采用铜合金、锡和银制成造型简朴又不失高贵的碗碟。在地中海东岸的大都市富人圈中流行，以彰显主人富足精致的生活方式。
luxurious tableware – A drinking bowl with hunting scenes.
Greece and Iran, 800-700 BC, copper alloy.
桌上餐具-酒具--豪华的餐具上装饰有狩猎图案
公元前800-700年，希腊和伊朗（大英博物馆）
Nimrud Bowl - circles of delicate animal decoration, plants and human shapes are distinguishing features within this round serving tray with two ring handles, displayed on a smart holder.
North West Palace, Nimrud, Iraq, 900-700 BC, copper alloy.
尼姆鲁德碗-环形的图案上装饰了动物、植物和人物的图案。双耳用圆环制成，并放置在简单又便捷的支架上。
公元前900-700年，西北宫，尼姆鲁德，伊拉克，（大英博物馆）
This exquisite round tray was hand-made by an ancient master metal worker. It was even decorated with the geometric pattern resembling a heptagonal star, which had been proved by mathematician Gauss that drawing with a ruler and gauge could not form the regular heptagon pattern. The accuracy of this hand engraving was achieved without the use of a modern laser jet.
这个精美绝伦的的作品不由得让人怀疑腓尼基工匠是如何完成的。精雕细刻的图案，精准完美的几何对称，令人啧啧称奇。
Mid–2nd/early 1st century BCE
Artist: Hellenistic or early Roman; source eastern Mediterranean
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/184325/dish
圆形马赛克玻璃碗
公元前200-100年，希腊或早期罗马；东地中海
This luminous bowl was made using the laborious and time-consuming composition of the cast mosaic glass technique.
这种发光碗真是费时费力，用铸造马赛克玻璃技术制成的。
Whilst the artisans of Roman found methods to make glass, the Asian workers of the East had been making porcelain trays and ceramic dishes for centuries that were used within the household.
当古罗马工匠醉心于研究玻璃制造工艺时，恐怕想不到随后占据家用市场的是来自东方的陶瓷餐具。
a blue and white porcelain serving plate from the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368 DC), Shanghai Museum, China.
元青花果盘（上海博物馆）
a colorful ceramic plate decorated with Chrysanthemum patterns, an ever-last motif in Japanese culture.
18th century (the Palace Museum, China)
色彩丰富的日本陶瓷餐具，使用了日本文化常见的“菊”图案
18世纪（故宫博物院）
An oversized silver serving platter with carved handles and a presentation plaque. This was a diplomatic gift given to the emperor of Qing dynasty by the czarina Catherine the Great.
18th century (the Palace Museum, China)
双耳雕刻银质大果盘，由俄国叶卡捷琳娜大帝作为外交礼物赠送给清朝皇帝。
18世纪（故宫博物院）
A Japanese black lacquer platter with landscape designs, traced in gold from the 18th century (the Palace Museum, China)
黑漆描金山水图海棠式盘
十八世纪，日本（故宫博物院）
A Chinese rosewood serving platter for the display of dry fruit and cookies from the 18th century (the Palace Museum, China)
红木干果点心盘
十八世纪（故宫博物院）
Wooden materials such as walnut, teak, olive and magnolia wood are very popular in western culture. Special treatments are then added and applied to the wood to give them a rustic style or farmhouse look. Two and three tier serving trays were created to be used within restaurants during weddings and receptions.
With the coming of the industrial revolution more economical man-made materials were introduced. These materials could be formed, made and mass-produced to serve as plates and dishes for serving breakfast, lunch or dinner, in or outside the home. Compared to metals, these materials were lightweight. Now we have laminated paper, cardboard, plastic, melamine, acrylic, fiberglass and aluminum serving trays and plates that are popular during holidays or events such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween. Whilst the extra-large size, such as a 24 inch or 30 inch platters, with handles, are mostly likely used to serve beverages such as coca cola and drinks for a BBQ with crawfish and oysters, the medium size 20 inch rectangular ottoman serving trays. The 16 inch square are used for serving coffee, cocktails or tea on bar tops or coffee tables. Considering the cost of the large size serving trays, a personalized design is not essential. However a “Hostess” who wants to make an impression to her guests will look for something different and stylish to leave a lasting impression.
随着工业革命的到来，人造材料制成的托盘和餐具充斥了广大中产阶级的家庭。手工精雕细琢的优雅的艺术品难以看见了。这个时期的材料主要是塑料、纸板、三聚氰胺和铝合金。虽然在花纹图案上借用了木材和天然石材的效果，但是满满的廉价感还是让人不忍直视。
Here are some decorative onyx and jade trays from India during the period of the British Empire.
当然还是不乏追求品质的贵族仍然坚持沿用传统的高贵材质和精美工艺。这里是大英帝国时期的印度殖民者下午茶时间常用的富有装饰性的餐具。
an oval blossom shaped green onyx plate from India
dated 18th century (the Palace Museum, China)
青玉花瓣式椭圆盘
十八世纪（故宫博物院）
a small leaf shaped white jade plate from Inida
dated 18th century (the Palace Museum, China)
白玉蕉叶盘
十八世纪（故宫博物院）
Inspired by ancient artworks and designs the designers of triaXtone bring you these luxurious marble stone plates and service trays, with the latest advanced technology coatings, to be used within the household.
Feather Moon black marble serving platter with brass leopard handles for serving drinks and canapes.
月光羽毛大理石大平盘，把手为纯铜制金色的奔跑中的豹子
A “breakfast in bed” serving platter with hand-made brass handles shaped like branches and leaves. This platter is perfect to serve sushi, appetizers, desserts or pizzas. The dark gray marble has a unique semi-gloss silk golden luxury look.
A very decorative mid-century modern “ottoman tray” for serving coffee and tea with stainless steel handles in a rose gold color. Chief designer collection (link).
(卷涡花草托盘)
A contemporary designed tray with stainless steel handles in rose gold color.
(边柱围栏托盘)
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A solid maple wood “ottoman serving tray” with lid for coffee and drinks fitted with natural stone marble base. Chief designer collection (link).
(枫木框边大理石底把手托盘)
A Florence Grey Marble buffet serving tray with hidden handles, lightweight and easy to use and store.
(佛罗伦萨灰大理石隐藏把手托盘)
A Skyline Gray Marble serving tray with handles, ideal for serving fruit or cakes. Lightweight and easy to use and store.
A Rainbow Rose marble tray with polished solid brass handles, lightweight, food contact safe and sealed for serving food. Stainless Marble and 7H scratch free. This could also be used to display perfume within the bathroom or bedroom.
A set of oval plates for serving food. The large size is Delta Marble with natural teal tone, Skyline Grey Marble in soft purple, and the small size is Carrara White Marble from Italy.
