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Vessel in the form of a Mango

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a vessel shaped like a mango. The vessel has a textured surface resembling the skin of a mango, with a greenish-gold color. A small metal chain is attached to the top. The top is adorned with a decorative border. The vessel appears to be made of metal. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silver and fabric
Culture:
India (Mughal)
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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