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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
Collection Of Four Framed Indian And Persian Miniature Paintings
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful and varied collection of Indian miniatures with one possibly a Persian piece. Collection
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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
Set of three Persian gouache paintings on hand laid paper, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three Persian miniature gouache paintings on hand laid paper of polo players on a flower covered
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Paintings
Materials
Paper
Framed Middle Eastern Miniature Painting on Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Eastern Persian miniature painting on shell.
Scene of men riding horses, and dancers, very fine and
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Paintings and Screens
Materials
Shell
