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Surahi or flagon

Unknown1700 AD - 1800 AD

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

The prefect shaped surahi or flagon is having a globular body, narrow neck and a perforated mouth. The flower design arranged in geometric manner has been decorated on the entire body of the surahi. The neck portion of the surahi is embellished with semi-precious stones. Jade is generally associates with green colour though it came in a number of colours as well. If the iron contents are more the colour is more deep green. This stone is closely linked to Asian culture history and tradition and this stone is also referred as the stone of heaven.

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  • Title: Surahi or flagon
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Creator Nationality: Indian
  • Date Created: 1700 AD - 1800 AD
  • Location: North India, India
  • Physical Dimensions: w190 x h250 cm (without cover)
  • Type: Statue
  • Rights: National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi
  • Style: Mughal Art
  • Place Part Of: India
National Museum - New Delhi

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