Indian Brass Serving Trays

Pictures below are the two beautiful brass serving trays originating from India (late 19th to early 20th century), featuring the detailed decorative designs which appeared to be stamped into the plates. Both of the trays can be used as a wall piece or a decorative table piece.

Diameter : 33cm each.

Indian brass serving tray 1
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This is a heavy brass tray with densely engraved decoration. The central floral motif is surrounded by a ring of smaller four-petalled flowers. Beyond this, the main decorative band consists of four prancing human figures and dogs, alternating with the highly stylized leafy scrolls all against the ring-punched background. It is in a very good condition. However, the rim has taken a few bumps.

Indian brass serving tray 1
-Back-

Indian brass serving tray 1
-Closer view-

Indian brass serving tray 2
-Front-
This brass tray is engraved with a central floral motif. Around that, it is with the series of circular and roughly oval fields which in it, alternating with four human figures and lions against a background of stylized flowers and ring-punched decorations. The tray is in an excellent condition.

Indian brass serving tray 2
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Indian brass serving tray 2
-Closer view-