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WINDOW SHUTTERS
Teak, mother of pearl and metal
Mughal India, circa 18th century
105 x 72 cm
Window shutters decorated with an Islamic design frame consisting of mother of pearl plaques secured by metal pins. A pattern of mother of pearl plaques inlaid on wood decorates the surface of the shutters. Each shutter is fitted with a metal ring with two affronted animal heads. This type of work is typical of the Gujarat workshops and similar to that of a well documented group of items exported to Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto holds a door with a very similar type of work. |
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