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Who started Mughal miniature painting?
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The Mughal style of miniature painting started in the courts of the Mughal Empire in modern-day India and Pakistan. Mughal miniatures are known for their small size and attention to detail. You’ll find a collection of antique Mughal miniatures on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Antique 18Th C Indian Rajput Mughal Miniature Painting
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18th century Indian miniature depicting the Indian Mughal princess Nadira Banu Begum
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Indian Mughal Miniature Painting in Vizagapatam Inlay Frame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indian Mughal Miniature watercolor painting in white inlay frame
Indo-Persian hand painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Mughal Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting. The artwork
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Indian Mughal Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting. The artwork
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Indian Mughal Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting. The artwork
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Indian Mughal Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art Jaipur School mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint