This impressive 36-inch round hand-engraved brass tray features richly detailed avian and floral imagery, surrounded by dense geometric and botanical border work. The scale alone makes this a statement piece"”ideal as wall décor, a coffee table centerpiece, or layered in a global or collected interior. The surface is elaborately etched with birds in flight and perched among flowering branches, rendered with fine linework and repeating symbolic motifs. The brass has developed a naturally aged patina with subtle iridescent highlights, consistent with age and hand craftsmanship. A magnet does not adhere to the surface, confirming it is solid non-ferrous brass, not plated steel. Likely produced mid-20th century and inspired by Middle Eastern, South Asian, or Persian decorative metalwork traditions, this type of oversized engraved tray was often made for decorative rather than utilitarian use and is increasingly difficult to find in this scale. In good vintage condition. Surface wear, tonal variation, and patina are consistent with age and use. Includes one shallow dent and a surface scratch, visible in close-up photos. No cracks, repairs, or structural issues. With the intricate design, however, these blemishes tend to disappear into the piece. Has intentionally not been polished to retain character.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In good vintage condition. Surface wear, tonal variation, and patina are consistent with age and use. There is a dent and two large scratches"”see photos. With the intricate design, however, they do tend to disappear into the piece.

Materials & Techniques:
Brass

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In good vintage condition. Surface wear, tonal variation, and patina are consistent with age and use. There is a dent and two large scratches—see photos. With the intricate design, however, they do tend to disappear into the piece.