Vintage Indian Benares Brass Tray - 31" Large Round Hand-Etched Charger Tray

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Type: Vintage Handcrafted Brass Charger / TrayOrigin: India (Benares / Varanasi style metalwork)
Diameter: 31 Inches
Materials: Solid Brass
Design: … Read more Type: Vintage Handcrafted Brass Charger / TrayOrigin: India (Benares / Varanasi style metalwork)
Diameter: 31 Inches
Materials: Solid Brass
Design: Heavily engraved center medallion featuring intricate continuous grape, leaf, and floral vine motifs with a deeply scalloped, fluted gadroon rim.
Add an authentic touch of mid-century bohemian elegance to your home with this stunning, oversized 31-inch vintage Indian brass tray. Masterfully handcrafted in India using traditional hand-chasing and engraving techniques, this substantial solid brass piece features an extraordinarily detailed continuous grape-and-vine motif sweeping across its face, framing an ornate center mandala pattern.The perimeter is framed by a heavily scalloped, decorative fluted rim characteristic of antique Anglo-Indian thalis or charger plates.
A striking, statement-sized metalwork tapestry or wall plaque.
Table Top: Perfectly suited to sit atop a wooden folding spider-leg base or stand to create a traditional Anglo-Indian tea table / coffee table.
This piece is in vintage condition with an authentic, untouched aged matte patina. The natural oxidation highlights the depth of the hand-etched linework beautifully. The rim remains physically sound and straight, allowing it to rest beautifully as a tabletop surface. Note: Left unpolished for collectors who prefer historic patina, but can easily be shined up to a brilliant bright gold finish with standard brass cleaner if desired. See less