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Who started miniature painting in India?
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Miniature painting was started in India by the Palas of Bengal, who are considered the pioneers of the art form. Indian miniatures are small, detailed paintings that can be traced back to the 9th century. Shop a collection of miniature paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Indo-Persian Miniature Painting in Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Frame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Framed Persian Miniature Painting in Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Frame – Indo-Persian
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Picture Frames
Materials
Fruitwood
Ancient Persian Miniature - Original China Ink and Watercolour - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Persian Miniature is an original China Ink and Watercolour realized by an artist of 19th
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Ancient Persian Miniature: Men with Scimitar - Probably 18/19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 15 X 10 cm.
This Persian Miniature scene of men with scimitar is a unique
Category
18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Tempera
19th Century Indo-Persian Miniatures of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair (they are different sizes) of finely painted 19th century Indo-Persian portrait miniatures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Persian Safavid Miniature Painting Archangel Michael
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Persian miniature painting, executed in opaque watercolor on paper, portraying Archangel
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Persian Qajar Finely Engraved Miniature Copper Tray
Located in New York, NY
Finely engraved antique Persian Miniature copper tray from 19th century Qajar dynasty. Perfectly
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Tray Tables
Materials
Copper
$1,250 Sale Price
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