Object Description
Set of three large Indian brass chargers
Indian, Early 20th Century
Small: height 2cm, diameter 50cm
Medium: height 2cm, diameter 58cm
Large: height 4cm, diameter 64cm
This collection of brass chargers is made up of three pieces, each in a different shape and with a different design.
The smallest charger depicts a central figure sitting atop an animal, surrounded by two other figures and animals in battle. The background consists of floral patterns with all motifs executed out of pierced brass in low-relief.
The edges of the twelve-sided polygon are raised and adorned with geometrical motifs. Hammered and dot punched motifs of flowers, Indian lettering and geometrical shapes decorates the surface of the medium-sized charger.
The central bowl of the largest charger is surrounded by twelve evenly spread out, identical oval frames. Inside them are floral patterns also extending beyond the frames and onto the large portion of the charger. All patterns are executed in low-relief.