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Beggar's Bowl (Kashkul) with Pious Inscriptions

ca. 1600
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Beggar's Bowl (Kashkul) with Pious Inscriptions
  • Date: ca. 1600
  • Geography: Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur
  • Medium: Bronze; cast, engraved, tinned bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm)
    W. 15 3/16 in. (38.5 cm)
    D. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm)
  • Classification: Metal
  • Credit Line: The David Collection, Copenhagen, 61/1998
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art