Three Arches

Northern India

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 463

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)

Three Arches, Wood, Northern India

Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Open Access

As part of the Met's Open Access policy, you can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes.

API

Public domain data for this object can also be accessed using the Met's Open Access API.

Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India
Three Arches, Wood, Northern India

This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.