Priming Flask

Unknown

second half of the 17th century · Ivory, steel, pigment, resin · Arms and Armor

The inspiration for the carving comes from miniature paintings of composite animals, a popular theme for artists in the Mughal court.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half of the 17th century

Medium

Ivory, steel, pigment, resin

Culture

Indian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935