Decorative Art Object

Accession No: 2002.228
Description: Brass plate etched with floral human animals, birds and geometrical patterns. Oblong octagonal shape. Remark – In the central panel, a nobleman seated with a hukka is enjouing a notch dance attended by a female attendant. It is encircled by a band depicting a pair of elephants, a pair of peacocks, rhino, horse and four birds with abnormally long tails and flowers. The outer band is geometrical (diamond) with fret work (jali)
Periodic Style: c. 20th century C.E.
Dimension: L – 26.2 cm; B – 20.8 cm