THE AGE OF THE MUGHALS
Shah Jahan’s wine cup, 1657. Museum no. IS.12-1962
| Drinking vessel Artist/designer unknown Mughal Indian 1657 Width18.7cm Jade Museum no. IS.12-1962 Jade cup carved in the form of a shell or gourd with carved handle terminating in the head of an Ibex & large floret shaped foot, left side underside view. This large cup is the finest known example of Mughal jade-carving. The emporer's titles are carved on its side along with the date.
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