Shah Tahmasp of Iran
Painting
early 17th century (made)
early 17th century (made)
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This Mughal portrait of the Iranian ruler Shah Tahmasp (r. 1524-1576) is a rare example of a work by a woman artist. The Persian inscription in black beneath the painting identifies the subject and adds that it was done by Sahifa Banu. Nothing is known of her life.
The folio has a panel of illuminated calligraphy on the reverse (IM.117a-1921). It was bequeathed to the museum, with other folios, by Lady Wantage in 1921.
The folio has a panel of illuminated calligraphy on the reverse (IM.117a-1921). It was bequeathed to the museum, with other folios, by Lady Wantage in 1921.
Object details
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| Title | Shah Tahmasp of Iran (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Shah Tahmasp of Iran, by Sahifa Banu, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Mughal, early 17th century |
| Physical description | Painting, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, depicting Shah Tahmasp of Iran in solitary meditation, by Sahifa Banu. |
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| Content description | Shah Tahmasp of Iran. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Sahifa Banu' |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Lady Wantage |
| Object history | Part of the bequest of the Right Honourable Harriet Sarah Baroness Wantage, of Locking House, Wantage Berks, widow of the first and last Baron Wantage, V.C., K.C.B., V.D. R.P. 1920-8342, 1920-5869, 1921-3081, 1921-177 |
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| Summary | This Mughal portrait of the Iranian ruler Shah Tahmasp (r. 1524-1576) is a rare example of a work by a woman artist. The Persian inscription in black beneath the painting identifies the subject and adds that it was done by Sahifa Banu. Nothing is known of her life. The folio has a panel of illuminated calligraphy on the reverse (IM.117a-1921). It was bequeathed to the museum, with other folios, by Lady Wantage in 1921. |
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| Accession number | IM.117-1921 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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