Rare finest Silver Filigree Salver India probably Cuttack Orissa 19th century

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Rare finest Silver Filigree Salver India probably Cuttack Orissa 19th century:
$367.00

This fine, solid silver filigree platter has sides of six prominent lobes finished with fine scalloped edging. The platter is finely decorated around a central petal motif
with concentric bands of flowers, petals and leafy scrolling beautifully done.Please see all the images.The sides are raised. The tray sits flatly without feet.The use of flower motifs done in filigree including tightly-wound spirals, zig-zag borders and applied shapes in solid silver is typical of Cuttack filigree work.See Dehejia (2008, p. 81) for a Cuttack calling card case that employs similar filigree work as shown in this piece, and Godrej & Punthakey Mistree (2002, p.
698) for a lidded box that also shows similar filigree work.Overall, the platter is in outstanding condition without any obvious losses, repairs or splits.Weight: 330 gramm - diameter: 19,5 cm or 8 inches References:
Dehejia, V., Delight in Design: Indian Silver for the Raj, Mapin, 2008.
Godrej, P.J. & F. Punthakey Mistree, A Zoroastrian Tapestry: Art, Religion & Culture, Mapin Publishing, 2002.An identical piece was sold recently at Michael Backman Ltd. London !