Rows of graceful flowering plants are frequently used as a design element in Mughal art. Here, they appear alongside coiled cloud bands and flying birds. The iron handles on either side of the box are a later addition that indicate that the box was used as a traveling chest. Object Details Title: Flower-Style Box with Drawers Date: 17th century Geography: Attributed to India Medium: Wood (poplar); overlaid with ebony inlaid with wood and incised, stained ivory Dimensions: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm) W. 21 5/8 in.(54.9 cm) Classification: Wood Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1976 Accession Number: 1976.176.1