ANTIQUE KASHMIRI TRAY

An unusually large octagonal (rectangular with canted corners) antique copper tray from the Kashmir region of India. This very large example weighs over 5.6 kg and could be used either as a wall hanging or upcycled into a coffee table top etc.

Decorated with the chiselled foliate design indicative of Kashmir and having a pierced upstand rim.

Date: late 19th century.

Condition: Fair antique condition, left uncleaned with tarnish to the front and substantial patina to the rear. The top of the tray also has numerous small areas of verdigris spots in the background of the pattern and a discoloured area by a corner.

Dimensions:
Length: 70 cm (27-1/2")
Width: 57.5 cm (22-5/8")

Weight: 5.663 kg 

Stock number: AC2795