Alamgir II
Painting
ca. 1755 (made)
ca. 1755 (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, a portrait of 'Alamgir II (r. 1754-1759) smoking a huqqa.
Object details
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| Title | Alamgir II (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, 'Alamgir II smoking, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Mughal, ca. 1755 |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, a portrait of 'Alamgir II (r. 1754-1759) smoking a huqqa. |
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| Content description | A portrait of 'Alamgir II (r. 1754-1759) smoking a huqqa. |
| Object history | "W.F. 1764" written on the back, showing that it was once in the collection of William Fullarton. Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
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| Accession number | D.1206-1903 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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