莫臥兒王朝 鑲金嵌寶馬頭形玉劍柄|Sword handle in the shape of a horse’s head is a jade of India origin created in 18th–19th century using jade (nephrite) with gold and stone inlays measuring H. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); D. 7/8… — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Jade (nephrite) with gold and stone inlays |
| Dimensions | H. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Jade |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902 |
| Date | 18th–19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the India culture, dating from the Mughal period (1526–1858) period. The estimated date range is 1700 – 1899.
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莫臥兒王朝 鑲金嵌寶馬頭形玉劍柄|Sword handle in the shape of a horse’s head is housed in the Asian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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莫臥兒王朝 鑲金嵌寶馬頭形玉劍柄|Sword handle in the shape of a horse’s head dates to 18th–19th century.
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莫臥兒王朝 鑲金嵌寶馬頭形玉劍柄|Sword handle in the shape of a horse’s head is crafted from jade (nephrite) with gold and stone inlays.
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