Three Arches, late 17th century, Northern India, Wood, H. 97 in. ( cm); W. 158 1/4 in. (402 cm); D. 11 1/2 in. ( cm

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Three Arches, late 17th century, Northern India, Wood, H. 97 in. ( cm); W. 158 1/4 in. (402 cm); D. 11 1/2 in. ( cm), Sculpture, 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

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