Decorative Brass Repoussé Planter: C19th India

A highly decorative repousée brass planter last quarter C19th, India probably for export.

Showing a hunting scene in a stylised tropical jungle setting with depictions of the monkey god Hanuman, in Hindu mythology, the monkeycommander of the monkey army. His exploitsare narrated in the great Hindu Sanskrit poem the Ramayana (“Rama’s Journey”).

A nice size, this planter would look great with a collection of brass wear, or as a stand alone piece on a shelf. 
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In excellent antique condition with an overall patina of age and signs of usage all as you would expect in an item of domestic brassware from this era.

Measurements: 

15 cm tall

17 cm across top

9cm across base