Bowl with Acanthus Leaf Handles

18th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 463

Nephrite, especially in shades of green and white, was a favorite material of the Mughal Emperors (1526–1858) in India, who inherited the taste for this hardstone from their ancestors the Timurids of Central Asia. At the Mughal court, nephrite was used to create a variety of objects, including vases, bowls, containers, and pieces of jewelry. This bowl has been sensitively polished to create vegetal motifs on the verso, and the handles have been carved in the form of acanthus leaves.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Bowl with Acanthus Leaf Handles
Date: 18th century
Geography: Attributed to India
Medium: Nephrite
Dimensions: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Classification: Stone
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923
Object Number: 24.80.141
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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