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Footed Platter
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Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan both admired jade. The material linked them to their ancestor Timur, whose tombstone in Samarkand was carved from a large piece of jade. This platter probably would have been used for serving fruit at courtly gatherings.
| Artist / Maker | India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1600s |
| Culture / Origin | India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756) |
| Medium | nephrite (jade) |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 41.1 cm (16 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Jade |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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