Large 19th Century Sri Lankan Ceremonial Brass Tazza Centrepiece Stand Antique

A large and impressive open-work cast stemmed offering tray or tazza has a wide dish with an open-work rim and a stepped edge, a prominent baluster column stem, and sits on a wide, flared foot that is tiered and with repeated triangular open-work borders. The centre of the dish is gently raised and engraved with a floral motif around which concentric circles filled with floral and geometric patterns are engraved.

It is most probably a ceremonial offering dish, known as a dalumura tatuva, used in the temple.

Nicely patinated and in great overall condition when considering its age, with just a small section of brass missing from the bowl.

Max diameter: 24.5cm - Height: 19.25 cm - Base diameter: 16 cm