Carved Marble Wall Panel with Parchin Kari (Semiprecious Stone Inlay) of Botanical Motifs
Date1935-1938
MediumMarble, semiprecious stones
DimensionsOverall: 30 x 12 1/2 in. (76.2 x 31.8cm)
ClassificationsStonework
Credit LineCourtesy of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art
Object number41.49t
DescriptionThis inlaid botanical design decorates a dado, or lower wall panel,of the bathroom in the Mughal Gallery. The floral design is formed from multicolored gemstones inlaid into marble using a technique called parchin kari, meaning “inlay” or “driven-in” work. This floral image is thought to be a tulip. Like many of the botanical images represented in this corpus, this floral design is based on an existing Mughal design. The precedent for this image is found on the Diwan-i Am Throne Niche at Agra Fort.On View
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