Architectural ElementsMughal17th century
Pierced railing
c. 1655
Dimensions
33.5 x 64 x 5.5 cm (13 3/16 x 25 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1999 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1999.
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