A MUGHAL RED SANDSTONE PIERCED SCREEN (JALI)
NORTH INDA, FIRST HALF 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with pointed arch enclosing a mosaic of small hexagons and stars, the spandrels with openwork arabesque around two central raised rosettes carved on one side with the word Allah which is slightly weathered; together with another similar later pierced sandstone screen with very similar design with slightly larger foliage
One 49¾ in. (126.5 cm.) high; 38 in. (96.5 cm.) wide;
The other 50¾ in. (129 cm.) high; 37 in. (94 cm.) wide (2)
A MUGHAL RED SANDSTONE PIERCED SCREEN (JALI)
NORTH INDA, FIRST HALF 17TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form with pointed arch enclosing a mosaic of small hexagons and stars, the spandrels with openwork arabesque around two central raised rosettes carved on one side with the word Allah which is slightly weathered; together with another similar later pierced sandstone screen with very similar design with slightly larger foliage
One 49¾ in. (126.5 cm.) high; 38 in. (96.5 cm.) wide;
The other 50¾ in. (129 cm.) high; 37 in. (94 cm.) wide (2)
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