Tent wall (qanat) with the image of Emperor Akbar

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 96.14.1
Type: textile
Date of production:
First half of the 18th century
Mughal period
Place of production:
Materials: silk; velvet
Dimensions: height: 157 cm
width: 193 cm
Image of Emperor Akbar on a blue velvet base with gold painting. The velvet backing and silk frame are damaged in several places. It entered the collection already in restored condition.