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Model of a window in the Mosque of Muhafiz Khanan, Ahmadabad

Architectural Model
ca. 1800-1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This model shows a window in the wall of the Mosque of Muhafiz Khan. The mosque was built in the late 15th century. It is one of a pair (Museum no. 01129A(IS)), both of which come from a group showing details of mosque architecture in Ahmadabad, western India. This group came to the V&A from the former India Museum in 1879.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleModel of a window in the Mosque of Muhafiz Khanan, Ahmadabad (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Carved sandalwood
Brief description
window; Models, sandalwood, carved pierced, Ahmadabad
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.7cm
  • Width: 6.2cm
  • Depth: 1.7cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Room 8. Wall Case 30.] '01,129. MODELS OF WINDOWS (two). Perforated sandalwood; Ahmedabad. 4,281'
Summary
This model shows a window in the wall of the Mosque of Muhafiz Khan. The mosque was built in the late 15th century. It is one of a pair (Museum no. 01129A(IS)), both of which come from a group showing details of mosque architecture in Ahmadabad, western India. This group came to the V&A from the former India Museum in 1879.
Associated objects
Other number
4281 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
01129(IS)

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Record createdFebruary 7, 2003
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