Description:

South Asia, India, Mughal, ca. later 18th century CE. A front and back of an elegantly illuminated manuscript, with one side fully covered with text, the other a large, colorful image, with text above. The beautiful image here depicts a man surrounded by five women, all sumptuously dressed, in an ornately decorated room overlooking a beautiful scene. The Mughals, Islamic dynasty rulers of northern India between 1526 and 1857, were known for their great patronage of the arts. Artists created intricate paintings and illuminated manuscripts depicting scenes of daily life, adventurous tales, and mythological scenes like these. The compositions are beautifully balanced and finely painted in rich jewel tones and gold leaf. Size: 5.1" W x 9.2" H (13 cm x 23.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2008

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  • Condition: Small tears and losses from edges with light staining on the unpainted areas. Both painted areas are in excellent condition with clearly preserved artwork and writing.

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