Mirror

Title
Mirror
Year/Period
18th century
Region
Mughal, north India
Object Type
hand mirrors
Material
jade (rock)
Technique
carving (processes)
Dimension
Object size: L23 x W10.5cm
Accession No.
1994-00313
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

Decorative jade objects such as this piece seem to belong to the ladies of the harem and were used only occasionally judging by its fragility.

 

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