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late 17th century · Wood · Asian Art

The baluster pillars supporting these arches became popular during the reign of Shah Jahan, in the mid-seventeenth century when they were used throughout his palaces. The form was then adopted in central and northern India, in residential architecture and even temples. (For one upper section, see 2004.466)

Artist

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Date

late 17th century

Medium

Wood

Culture

Northern India

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Diana L. and Arthur G. Altschul Gift, 1992