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Mohur of Akbar (r. 1556-1605)1578-1580

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Small square gold coin with rounded corners, covered on one face with raised Arabic calligraphy in Naskh or Thuluth style, with a central rotated-square cartouche
Square gold coin with rounded corners, face covered in raised Arabic-script calligraphy arranged in three horizontal registers, with deeply recessed background and boldly sculpted letterforms.

Unknown, Mohur of Akbar (r. 1556-1605), 1578-1580, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Mohur of Akbar (r. 1556-1605)
Place Made
India, Mughal empire
Date Made
1578-1580
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
3/4 x 3/4 in. (1.91 x 1.91 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Anna Bing Arnold and Justin Dart
Accession Number
M.77.55.11
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art