early 17th century
India
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Bowl
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumCopper; cast, engraved, tinned, and inlaid with a black compound
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SizeDiam. 10 3/4 in. (12.7cm) H. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
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Geography detailsCountry of Origin
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Country today
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Dateearly 17th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The decoration of this bowl combines Persian poetry with a frieze of huntsmen, birds, and animals in a format popular in both Safavid and Mughal metalwork.