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Artist:
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Artist Unknown
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Title:
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Tray
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Date:
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Mughal dynasty
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Medium:
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Silver with incised decor
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Dimensions:
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1 x 15 x 15 in. (2.54 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm)
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Credit Line:
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Gift of Miss Lily Place
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Location:
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Gallery 243
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The use of precious metals, especially gold and silver for personal ornament and decorative objects has a long history in India. Silver utensils during the Mughal period were produced for an affluent middle class that treasured finely crafted objects. This silver tray is decorated overall with a classic arabesque motif as well as a continuous band of Arabic script.
Object Description
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Inscriptions:
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Classification:
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Metalwork
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Physical Description:
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Trays, decorated with incised decoration and inscription. Eight-part circular motive in center.
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Creation Place:
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Asia, India, , ,
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Accession #:
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29.17.171.2
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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