A large Mughal engraved copper tray, India, Late 17th Century

of shallow form with raised rim, engraved with a radial pattern of rosettes, vines and scrolls, benedictory inscription to base

In general good condition, some scratches to reverse consistent with use and age, as viewed.
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inscriptions 
barakat ziyadah  ‘[May it have] abundant blessing’

A similarly decorated tray is in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, inv.no.M.T.W.744, published in Zebrowski 1997, p.260, no.442.