Large tray decorated with biblical scenes, Near East, late 19th - early 20th century Large circular flat-wing brass tray with inlaid copper and silver decoration of biblical scenes from Genesis contained in a large central medallion and four cartouches. The medallion depicts Adam and Eve on either side of the apple tree of the Temptation, inhabited by the serpent, with a whole bestiary depicted around them under a beautiful radiant sun. The four surrounding cartouches depict Cain having slain his brother Abel, lying on the ground in front of his flock of sheep, probably Moses and the Burning Bush, then Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac, and finally Adam and Eve's Repentance. The scenes are separated by friezes of scrolls and palmettes, which are repeated on the wing, where they are filled with birds. Diameter: 75 cm Some traces of oxidation, suspension ring welded on the back. Provenance: Maison Tarazi Collection.