Footed Bowl (Primary Title)

Unknown (Artist)

17th century
Indian
tinned copper alloy, solder, black organic material
Place Made,India,Northwest India
Overall: 5 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. dia. (13.97 × 20.96 cm)
90.123
Like much Mughal-period metalwork, this elegant bowl closely follows Persian prototypes. Its shape resembles a Persian wine bowl, and its Safavid-inspired decoration includes cartouches framing Persian inscriptions.
Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Fund
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