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Painting

ca. 1590-95 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, manuscript page, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, ink, page stamped with various imperial seals with Persian inscriptions.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour, ink and gold on paper
Brief description
Painting, seals with Persian inscriptions, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, ca. 1590-95
Physical description
Painting, manuscript page, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, ink, page stamped with various imperial seals with Persian inscriptions.
Dimensions
  • 380th height: mm
  • 245th width: mm
Content description
Various imperial seals with Persian inscriptions.
Styles
Credit line
Purchased from Mrs. Clarke, The Dingle, Sydenham Hill, S. E
Object history
Purchased from Mrs. Clarke, The Dingle, Sydenham Hill, S. E. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project.

Registered Papers: 85488/95
Subject depicted
Literary referenceAkbarnama
Bibliographic references
  • Irwin, John, C., A Brief Guide to Indian Art, H.M.S.O. 1962 fig. 12
  • Bor, J. and Bruguiere, P. Gloire des Princes: Louange des Dieux, Musee de la Musique, 2003. p. 50
Collection
Accession number
IS.2:1-1896

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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