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Collectible Islamic Asian Metalwork Polished Brass Tray, circa 1940s
About the Item
A large and impressive Qajar style circular brass tray, early 20th century.
Measures: 24 1/2 in. diameter.
Heavy metal brass finely hand chased, engraved, and punched.
The handcrafted circular brass platter is decorated and hammered, the center depicting a Middle Eastern Asian Mughal Prince on horseback with birds all around him, the circular framed design around the center with medallions or various birds, camels, leopard, elephants and some mythical beast with human figures and many other birds, from peacocks to falcons, small and large birds.
Fabulous polished gold Middle Eastern Islamic vintage round brass decorative tray platter.
Hand-hammered decorative polished brass tray, intricate multi dimension artwork, etched wall hanging decorative polished brass platter, very fine Islamic metalwork brass repousse designs.
Collectible Islamic Asian Moorish Metalwork.
Polished brass front and back.
Circa 1940. Middle Eastern, Asian origin.
- Dimensions:Height: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Diameter: 24.8 in (63 cm)
- Style:Islamic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. restored polished front and back.
- Seller Location:North Hollywood, CA
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