Decorative Plate, Hand Carved Brass, Indian Soldier on Horseback, India, Vintage 1970s

Every detail demands closer inspection. This Indian brass plate is the product of genuine craft labor: hand-carved and hand-colored, it depicts a mounted soldier in full regalia alongside a soldier on foot with sword drawn. The carving is remarkably fine — faces, mustaches, hats, fingers, even the dappled spots on the horse all rendered with patient precision. Sparse accents of red, black, and green punctuate the warm brass ground.

• Maker: Unmarked
• Materials: Indian brass
• Dimensions: 7 inches diameter
• Origin: India
• Era: Vintage, 1970s
• Condition: Very good vintage condition — some color wear consistent with age; no scratches or dents; would benefit from a gentle polish. Ready to hang (hook on reverse). Decorative only, not for food use. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Indian brasswork of this quality was widely exported in the 1970s and is increasingly sought by collectors of global folk art and decorative metalwork. A strong presence in a study, library, or any room that appreciates craft from a different tradition.

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