File:Indian - Box with Vegetal Forms - Walters 711211 - Three Quarter.jpg
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[edit]Box with Vegetal Forms
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Anonymous (Indian artist) |
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Box with Vegetal Forms |
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English: This ivory box is a pastiche of several different carved panels. While one cannot be certain when it was put together, the panels probably date from the 17th century. Even though the side panels do not seem to match and have different designs, the quality of the deep carving is of a uniformly high standard. Almost all the motifs are vegetal in nature, consisting of boldly delineated rhizomes or scrolling vines with flowers and acanthus leaves. The only segment that has integrity and harmony of design is the top of the lid, which, along the bottom front panel and keyhole, may have been part of the original box. Although not a religious object, this box reflects an interest in flora similar to representations of nature deities. It is possible that the original box was carved in northern India for an affluent Muslim patron, perhaps crafted for a noble lady to store her jewelry and personal effects. |
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| Date | 17th century (Mughal Empire) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | ivory | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 17.5 × 29.8 × 29.2 cm (6.8 × 11.7 × 11.4 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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71.1211 |
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| Place of creation | north India | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Credit line | gift of John and Berthe Ford, 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Walters Art Museum:  Home page  Info about artwork |
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