Islamic ArtMetalca. 1600Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine is a metal probably Golconda from India created in ca. 1600 using chased and worked silver with niello-type inlay measuring H. 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm) Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm) Wt. 4.2 oz… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chased and worked silver with niello-type inlay |
| Dimensions | H. 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm) Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm) Wt. 4.2 oz. (112 g) |
| Classification | Metal |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Private Collection, London |
| Date | ca. 1600 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Golconda, Deccan, India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine?
Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine created?
Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine dates to ca. 1600.
What material is Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine made from?
Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine is crafted from chased and worked silver with niello-type inlay.
Where does Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine originate?
Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine originates from India.
Is Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine in the public domain?
Silver Box with Animals in a Scrolling Vine is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.