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May 8, 2006
May 8, 2006

Footed Platter

Footed Platter

1600s

India, Mughal Dynasty

(1526-1756)

Nephrite (jade)

Diameter: 41.1 cm (16 3/16 in.)

Given in memory of Ambassador R. Henry Norweb 1976.73

Location

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Description

Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan both admired jade. The material linked them to their ancestor Timur, whose tombstone in Samarkand was carved from a large piece of jade. This platter probably would have been used for serving fruit at courtly gatherings.

See also
Collection: 
Indian Art
Department: 
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Type of artwork: 
Jade
Medium: 
Nephrite (jade)
Credit line: 
Given in memory of Ambassador R. Henry Norweb

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