Antique 17th century India Islamic Indian Mughal Carved Panel

Similar in form panel also carved with four cusped quatrefoil cartouches is published in the Christie’s London catalogue Islamic Art and Manuscripts 16 October 2001. Lot 275 Estimate Price: GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000 (US$4342 - US$7237) 1 GBP = 1.4474 US$ exchange on 16 October 2001.

In the year 2001 The prices of Islamic Art were much lower than today.

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https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-3052355

The border on plaque formed of small circles between plain stripes, is identical to the border of a Mughal casket in The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1969.229

CONDITION: showing age and usage, with exceptional patina. The bone pegs and two wooden dovetail joints on both sites of the panel by which the bone panels were fastened to the wood interior of the casket are still present, the right upper corner chipped consistent with age to be over 300 years old. The panel is housed in a custom made old beveled wooden frame, from which is can freely slip in and out.

The plaque here is remarkable for the quality of its carving; During the 17th -18th century was grate demand for luxury goods among the significantly rich Indian Mughal elite and exquisitely carved boxes by the court artist were created to meet this demand.

PROVENANCE: Acquired from an old Canadian Collection of Islamic Art, including Muslim arms and armor.

The buyer will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.

DIMENSIONS: without frame. Length: 17.2 cm (6.77 inches) Width: 4.8 cm (1.89 inches) Thickness of the panel: 5 mm