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Title: Miniature Garnet Cup with Dragon-Head Handles
Date: late 16th century–early 17th
Geography: (none assigned) India, probably Deccan
Medium: Carved from star garnet (deep reddish purple with brownish undertones, displaying asterism); with gilded silver mounts
Dimensions:
H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
D. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.18 g)
Classification: Stone
Credit Line:
The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
