Jali - Ecran moghol Lot n° 260

North India, late 18th - early 19th century Rectangular, carved and openworked, with a large iris plant in full bloom in the center, framed by two smaller ones. Size: 58 x 73 cm This elegant panel bears witness to the Mughal fascination with naturalistic representations of flora and fauna. Similarly, the fluidity of the work demonstrates the strength of the Indian tradition of stone carving. A Mughal carved openwork sandstone panel (Jali), North India, late 18th - early 19th century