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B2015.008.1194

Agra, Pearl Mosque, in Palace of Shah Jehan (2nd Grt. Moghul), in the fort. It is of white marble cut in bas relief. A perfectly satisfactory beauty [exterior of Moti Masjid]

Collection: B2015.008

B2015.008.1195

Agra, Taj Mahal. Solid white marble. Decoration of flowers cut bas relief in the panels, or else inlaid in semi-precious stones. Many stones are red, blue, or orange, but all the colors are soft and harmonize. It is said of the Moguls that they “conceived like Titans and finished like jewelers.” [bird’s eye view of reflecting pools and southern exterior of Taj Mahal]

Collection: B2015.008