105 - AN INDO-PERSIAN CHASED AND ENGRAVED BRASS TRAY DEPICTING A ROYAL TIGER HUNT, 19TH CENTURY

AN INDO-PERSIAN CHASED AND ENGRAVED BRASS TRAY DEPICTING A ROYAL TIGER HUNT, 19TH CENTURY An elaborate oval brass tray, finely chased and engraved with a royal hunting scene depicting mounted hunters, armed attendants, and caparisoned elephants confronting two tigers amid dense tropical vegetation. The composition includes horsemen carrying spears and firearms, figures riding in howdahs atop elephants, and additional mounted figures proceeding across the upper background. The central scene is executed in contrasting silver-colored metal against a richly gilded brass ground, with finely engraved details and stippled surfaces. Indo-Persian, probably India, 19th century. Dimensions: 14 1/4 x 21 3/4 in., (36 x 55 cm.) Condition: Overall good. Patina, stains and some oxidation on punctual areas. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.