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Shah Jahan Diamond

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:
    Shah Jahan Diamond
  • Date:
    17th century
  • Medium:
    Pendant of taviz (amulet) outline; facet-cut from diamond (material described as ‘fancy light pink’), drilled
  • Dimensions:
    H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
    W. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
    Wt. 56.72 cts
  • Classification:
    Stone
  • Credit Line:
    The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art