File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art jly 1857 blk.1.jpg

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Emerald-set Box  wikidata:Q106602344 reasonator:Q106602344
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Emerald-set Box
label QS:Len,"Emerald-set Box"
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Object type physical container Edit this at Wikidata
Description
This sides and lid of this spectacular gold box are set with 103 emeralds, perfectly matched and fitted. They are carved in shallow relief to depict cypress trees within borders of repeated styli ... See full description on web site
Date circa 1635
date QS:P571,+1635-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Medium gold sheet, set with carved Colombian emeralds and a faceted diamond in gold kundan, with an enamelled base
institution QS:P195,Q63160499
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Place of creation Mughal India
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References https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-emerald-set-box-jly1857/ (EnglishEdit this at Wikidata

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Description Emerald-set Box
Source Khalili Collections
Author Khalili Collections

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