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Pen box and utensils
- Place of origin:
India (made)
- Date:
17th century (made)
- Materials and Techniques:
White nephrite jade, rubies, emeralds and diamonds set in gold.
- Museum number:
02549(IS)
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Knife, pen and magnifying glass of the same decorative style (floral motifs) as the box.
Place of Origin
India (made)
Date
17th century (made)
Materials and Techniques
White nephrite jade, rubies, emeralds and diamonds set in gold.
Dimensions
Height: 2 cm, Width: 20.9 cm, Depth: 8.8 cm
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Takashi Koesuka,ed; Rosemary Crill, Takashi Koezuka, Susan Stronge, catalogue; intro Deboprah Swallow&Takashi Koezuka; The Arts of the Indian Courts; miniature paintings and decorative arts. Osaka; NHK Media Plan, 1993. Cat No.22
Rosemary Crill, in The Indian Heritage. Court Life and Arts under Mughal Rule, V&A, 1982, cat. 370, p.122, ISBN 0906969263.
Exhibition History
A Grand Design - The Art of the Victoria and Albert Museum (Victoria and Albert Museum 12/10/1999-16/01/2000)
Subjects depicted
Flowers
Collection code
SSEA
