Dost Muhammed
Painting
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Painting, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, a portrait of Dost Muhammad, seated on a carpet, wearing green robes with an all-over design of yellow circles. He holds a bow and arrow.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Dost Muhammed (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, portrait of Dost Muhammed, by Faqira, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Jaipur, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, a portrait of Dost Muhammad, seated on a carpet, wearing green robes with an all-over design of yellow circles. He holds a bow and arrow. |
| Content description | Dost Muhammad, seated on a carpet. |
| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Dost Mohamed Amir of Kabul' (Inscribed on lower border; undeciphered inscription also present. ) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs G. M. Hendley, 1989. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.77-1989 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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