Casket with Painted Scenes

Painting by Rahim Deccani
Late 17th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Casket with Painted Scenes
  • Artist: Painting by Rahim Deccani
  • Date: Late 17th century
  • Geography: Made in India, Deccan, Golconda
  • Medium: Papier-mâché, painted and varnished, with pierced ivory base moulding
  • Dimensions: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm)
    W. 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm)
    D. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
  • Classification: Papier Mâché
  • Credit Line: Victoria and Albert Museum, London
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art