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[Tomb of Akbar the Great, Sikandra]
Unknownabout 1865–1885
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
A rear view of the Tomb of Akbar. The tomb features a large niche, framed by a pointed arch. The niche is set into a rectangular tomb building with two ornamental towers, one on either side. The exterior of the tomb, as well as the interior of the niche, is decorated with mosaics set in various patterns. The ground surrounding the tomb is partially paved.
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Details
- Title: [Tomb of Akbar the Great, Sikandra]
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: about 1865–1885
- Location Created: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Physical Dimensions: 27.7 × 21.7 cm (10 7/8 × 8 9/16 in.)
- Type: Print
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Albumen silver print
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 84.XP.739.341
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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