Vintage Silver-Plated Octagonal Tray – 36cm Engraved Wall Plaque with Mughal Figures & Floral Scrolls

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Item Specifics:

• Type: Decorative Wall Tray / Display Plaque

• Style: Indo-Persian / Mughal-Inspired

• Shape: Octagonal

• Material: Silver-plated white metal (likely brass or nickel alloy)

• Technique: Hand-engraved / chased decoration

• Motif: Regal figures, floral scrollwork, birds

• Mounting: Hanging loop on back for wall display

• Size: Approx. 36 cm wide

• Weight: Approx. 758 grams

• Era: Mid to late 20th century

• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and patina

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Condition Report:

This silver-plated decorative tray is in beautiful vintage condition. The engraving remains sharp and detailed, with a soft natural patina and light surface wear in keeping with age. The back includes a welded loop for easy wall mounting. No maker’s mark or hallmark visible.

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Description (Revised):

Bring timeless elegance and cultural richness into your space with this intricately engraved silver-plated metal tray, styled in the tradition of Mughal-era Indian or Persian court art. Shaped in a bold octagonal form, this mid-century wall plaque showcases a series of engraved regal and meditative figures, surrounded by ornate floral scrollwork and birds.

The central scene appears to depict a courtly or divine gathering—perhaps dancers or attendants—while the outer border flows with scrolling vines and blossoms, symbolizing grace and continuity. Crafted from white metal and silver-plated for shine and contrast, the tray was designed as a statement piece—either functional or purely decorative.

Whether displayed in a bohemian living room, global-style gallery wall, or spiritual space, this piece makes a stunning addition that bridges history, art, and storytelling.

Depicted Figures: Courtly, Royal, or Mythological

• The central and repeated figures appear as regal or noble individuals—one seated (perhaps a dignitary or deity), one standing or dancing with gesture—surrounded by ornate vines and floral rosettes.

• These motifs echo decorative traditions found in Thanjavur art plates, where Hindu gods and goddesses are rendered in silver/copper bas-relief .

• Alternatively, the stylistic echoes of Bidriware and Koftgiri are present—with etching, inlay-like contrast, and embossed figures, weaving Mughal-era aesthetic into the design  .

Artistic Style & Origins

• Indo‑Persian / Mughal Influence

The intricate floral scrollwork and figural imagery suggest Middle Eastern or Indian origin, likely from the Indo‑Persian or Mughal artistic tradition—common in decorative trays and plaques

Silver-Plated White Metal (Possibly brass or nickel alloy)