Asian Civilisation Museum - Indian Jali
by Dylan EVANGELISTA
1. Inferences
1.1. Inference: It looks handmade
1.1.1. Evidence: The edges are quite rough
1.1.1.1. Explanation: Humans at the time may have lacked tools to cut smooth edges
1.2. Inference: The artefact is religious
1.2.1. Evidence: The inscription references god
1.2.1.1. Explanation: God is a religious being (In most beliefs)
1.3. Inference: It took a long time to make the artefact
1.3.1. Evidence: The object is quite large and has a complex detail
1.3.1.1. It would take a long time to cut the complex detail
2. Relevant Facts
2.1. Dated AH 1305 (1887-1888)
2.2. Made of Sandstone
2.3. From India
2.4. Used to shade strong sunlight and allow air circulation
2.5. Contains inscription that reads: "God. Praise be to God. Faisal Ali Khan in the year 1305"
3. Civilization Inferences
3.1. Inference: There were many skilled craftsman
3.1.1. Evidence: The design is very complex
3.1.1.1. Explanation: A regular person wouldn't be able to carve very complex designs