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Painting

late 16th century (made), early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, watercolour on paper, a battle between soldiers on an elephant and two mounted warriors, watched by a king. On the reverse are Persian verses signed Muhammad 'Ali ibn Zarrin Raqm (RW Skelton).


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted in watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, battle between soldiers on elephant and mounted warriors, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Mughal, late 16th or early 17th century
Physical description
Painting, watercolour on paper, a battle between soldiers on an elephant and two mounted warriors, watched by a king. On the reverse are Persian verses signed Muhammad 'Ali ibn Zarrin Raqm (RW Skelton).
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.4cm
  • Width: 12.4cm
Content description
A battle between soldiers on an elephant and two mounted warriors, watched by a king.
Style
Object history
From Mrs Adelaide Gourlay, who bought it from McLeish Thomas & Co, 106 Regent Street, Glasgow (RF: 64/3288)
Production
Battle between soldiers on elephant and mounted warriors.
Subjects depicted
Associated object
IS.55:2-1965 (Verso)
Collection
Accession number
IS.55-1965

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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