Emperor Muhammad Shah
Painting
ca. 1840 (made)
ca. 1840 (made)
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Painting, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Emperor Muhammad Shah. He is seated on a golden throne and wears a plain white robe, a turban and golden, jewelled belt and jewellery.
Object details
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| Title | Emperor Muhammad Shah (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Emperor Muhammad Shah, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Sikh, probably Punjab Plain, ca. 1840 |
| Physical description | Painting, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Emperor Muhammad Shah. He is seated on a golden throne and wears a plain white robe, a turban and golden, jewelled belt and jewellery. |
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| Content description | Emperor Muhammad Shah. |
| Marks and inscriptions | (Inscribed in Persian)
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| Credit line | Given by O.E. Dickinson |
| Object history | From a series of Muslim rulers. Formerly owned by the Earl of Auckland (Governor General, 1836-1842). |
| Production | Sikh with Guler influence |
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| Accession number | IS.131-1953 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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