Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtWoodca.1600

Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market is a wood probably Ahmedabad from India created in ca.1600 using wood (teak); veneered with ebony, inlaid ivory, and lac measuring H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) W. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm) D. 5 11/16… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumWood (teak); veneered with ebony, inlaid ivory, and lac
DimensionsH. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) W. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm) D. 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm) Wt. 40.2 oz. (1139.8 g)
ClassificationWood
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky Fund, 2000
Dateca.1600

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market?

Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market created?

Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market dates to ca.1600.

What material is Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market made from?

Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market is crafted from wood (teak); veneered with ebony, inlaid ivory, and lac.

Where does Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market originate?

Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market originates from India.

Is Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market in the public domain?

Inlaid Box for the Portuguese Market is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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