{"product_id":"vintage-indian-brass-tray-large-30-engraved-animals-table-top-wall-platter","title":"Vintage Indian Brass Tray Large 30\" Engraved Animals Table Top Wall Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eA impressive statement piece of traditional South Asian metalwork, this large 30-inch hand-engraved solid brass tray features an intricate central lotus-fluted repoussé basin surrounded by fine-line etched animal medallions. Displaying a grand central stag under a flowering canopy and outer medallions featuring majestic elephants and forest deer, this versatile object serves perfectly as a striking wall platter, floor display, or a generous tea table top when paired with a wooden folding base. Its rich, warm golden luster seamlessly enhances Organic Modern, Boho, Eclectic, and Global Luxe interior aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Artistic Background\u003cbr\u003eOriginating from the renowned metal-crafting regions of Northern India, this piece demonstrates a sophisticated combination of repoussé (hammered relief fluting) and delicate surface chasing. The iconography celebrates traditional wildlife motifs deeply embedded in South Asian folklore: the elephant representing nobility, wisdom, and royal stature, and the antlered stag symbolizing grace, harmony, and pristine wilderness. The surrounding lobed dish design evokes classical Mughal architectural arches and lotus motifs, creating a harmonious balance between structural depth and graphic etching.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Character\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent structural integrity crafted from a thick, heavy-gauge solid brass plate.\u003cbr\u003e• Warm, rich brass surface with a soft aged patina, light handling wear, and minor vintage tarnish.\u003cbr\u003e• Fine-line engraved animal medallions and perimeter geometric edging remain crisp and clearly defined.\u003cbr\u003e• Reverse side features unique, natural verdigris streak oxidation lines and raw aged metal texture, providing clear evidence of authentic age.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003cbr\u003e• Height: 1 inch (Rim depth)\u003cbr\u003e• Width\/Diameter: 30 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049623154974,"sku":"BA-0840","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8348294245_3vqz.jpg?v=1790372003","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-indian-brass-tray-large-30-engraved-animals-table-top-wall-platter","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}