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Bezoar Stone with Case and Stand

17th century
Not on view
Sought by European nobility, Goa stones are compounds of natural elements once thought to have curative properties. The ornate containers were believed to enrich the medicinal effects.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bezoar Stone with Case and Stand
  • Date: 17th century
  • Geography: Attributed to India
  • Medium: Container: silver; pierced, chased, and mercury-gilded
    Goa stone: compound of organic and inorganic materials; mercury-gilded
  • Dimensions: Altogether: .1, .2a,b, .3:
    H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
    Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
    Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g)
    Goa Stone: .1:
    H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
    Diam. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
    Wt. 1 oz. (28.4 g)
    Case: .2a,b, together:
    H. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm)
    Diam. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm)
    Wt. 1 oz. (28.4 g)
    Stand: .3:
    H. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
    Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
    Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g)
  • Classification: Metal
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon S. Haight, 1980
  • Object Number: 1980.228.1, .2a, b, .3
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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