Asian ArtJade18th–19th century

Artwork Details

Title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
MediumJade (nephrite) with gold and stone inlays
DimensionsH. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
ClassificationJade
DepartmentAsian Art
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineGift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndia
PeriodMughal period (1526–1858)
Date Range1700 – 1899

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