Indian Hand Chased Brass Tray

30.5 inches in diameter. This large Indian decorative tray is constructed from heavy-gauge brass. The circular form features a hand-hammered repousse scalloped rim, often referred to as a piecrust edge. The interior surface is extensively decorated with hand-chased and engraved ornamentation. The central composition radiates from a twenty-four pointed star or floral motif into sixteen segmented panels. These panels are densely filled with scrolling foliate and floral patterns, executed with fine punchwork and engraving. The central field is enclosed by a repeating wave-like border. The tray was designed to function as a large serving platter or as a tabletop for a folding stand. An adhesive black and silver label is affixed to the reverse, featuring a stylized logo of the letters R and E above the words MADE IN INDIA.