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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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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
Watercolor, Ink
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
Antique Persian Safavid Miniature Painting Archangel Michael
Located in New York, 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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Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand Painted Asian Persian miniature painting on a sea oyster shell.
Middle Eastern Moorish design
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Vivid Safavid: Enchanted Tales of Persia - Gold Highlighted Miniature Manuscript
Located in Langweer, NL
A manuscript page containing Persian miniature painting, surrounded by script. This artwork is
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
