Spoon
Description
This delicate leaf shaped jade spoon, polished to exquisite thinness is one of the finest examples of Mughal art. It is so thin that it is almost transparent and light can pass through it. It was probably used for drinking medicine or opium.
From Seth Purshottam Mavji Collection.
Collection
Indian Decorative Art
Object Type
Utensil
Material
Jade
Schools/Culture/Period
Mughal
Technique
Lapidary
Date
17th century CE
Location
North India
Dimension
ht 1". 4"X 3"