When was "Bidri Box for Holding Pan" created?

This artwork was created early–mid 17th century.

What medium is "Bidri Box for Holding Pan"?

Bidri Box for Holding Pan is Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and brass (bidri ware).

Yes, Bidri Box for Holding Pan is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

early–mid 17th century

Medium

Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and brass (bidri ware)

Dimensions

H. 3 15/16 in. (9.925 cm) W. 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm)

Classification

Metal

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art and Rogers Fund, 1996

Accession Number

1996.3a, b