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Hand-hammered tray origin

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by KeyMan60, Dec 16, 2020.

  1. KeyMan60

    KeyMan60 New Member

    I'm looking for information about this hand-hammered and hand-engraved metal tray. I believe the metal is aluminum although the tray is quite heavy. I'm leaning toward aluminum because of the color and the rolled edges. The design looks Middle Eastern or south Asian in origin, but I'm interested to hear if anyone can provide details on origin or age. Thanks for your thoughts.

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    Last edited: Dec 16, 2020
    KeyMan60, Dec 16, 2020
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  2. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

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    i need help, Dec 16, 2020
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  3. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    nice. indo-persian or qajar style ?
     
    Fid, Dec 16, 2020
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    i need help, sabre123 and Bakersgma like this.
  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    That would be my guess too.
     
    Bakersgma, Dec 16, 2020
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Agree with the others, Indo-Persian style, made in either India or Pakistan in the second half of the 20th century. My guess is Kashmir, and it is a beautiful piece.
    Not Qajar though.
     
    Any Jewelry, Dec 16, 2020
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  6. i need help

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    i need help, Dec 16, 2020
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  7. KeyMan60

    KeyMan60 New Member

    I apologize. With the holidays, I failed to monitor the replies to my inquiry. Thank you for your replies. Is it a reasonable assumption that the material is aluminum? It's quite heavy, but it is more silver in color than brass.
     
    KeyMan60, Jan 10, 2021
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    No.:D
    It is brass. Brass is an alloy of mainly copper and zinc, sometimes other metals or minerals are mixed in. The colour depends on the mix, for instance if it has more zinc, it will become more silvery.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jan 10, 2021
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  9. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

    white bronze? Did you test it?
     
    Asian Fever, Jan 14, 2021
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  10. KeyMan60

    KeyMan60 New Member

    No, that would be something I've never done. A new opportunity to learn!
     
    KeyMan60, Jan 17, 2021
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