Model of a window in the Mosque of Muhafiz Khanan, Ahmadabad
Architectural Model
ca. 1800-1855 (made)
ca. 1800-1855 (made)
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This model shows a window in the wall of the Mosque of Muhafiz Khan. The mosque was built in the late 15th century. This model 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
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| Title | Model of a window in the Mosque of Muhafiz Khanan, Ahmadabad (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved sandalwood |
| Brief description | window; Models, sandalwood, carved, Ahmadabad |
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| 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. This model 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. |
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| Other number | 4281 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 01129A/(IS) |
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| Record created | February 7, 2003 |
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