A Mogul Indian rhinoceros horn bowl, Akbar period, circa 1600 Drop-shaped bowl fashioned in a single piece with base and a continuous zigzag decor in relief work on the upper edge. A few exterior surface blemishes and traces of insect damage on the base underside. Length cm. Weight 220 g. Besides the two other rhinoceros horn objects in the British Museum and the Vienna Chamber of Art (before 1713 and 1606, respectively), this is the largest known bowl from the Mogul period. historic, historical, 17th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 17th, akbar, bowl, century, horn, indian, mogul, period, rhinoceros