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19th Century Indo-Persian Miniatures of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
$1,650
£1,251.12
€1,445.02
CA$2,315.05
A$2,578.91
CHF 1,360.34
MX$31,270.14
NOK 17,305.45
SEK 16,121.12
DKK 10,790.55
About the Item
A pair (they are different sizes) of finely painted 19th century Indo-Persian portrait miniatures in their original gold leaf frames which appear to never have been opened. The Portraits are of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1592-1666) and the empress consort Mumtaz Mahal (1593-1631), the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. Each in a gold leaf rectangular frame with oval opening with a simple raised bezel, the leather covered easel backs with rings for hanging.
Measurements:
Emperor Shah Jahan 5.5" x 4.38" / sight 4" x 3"
Mumtaz Mahal 5" x 4" / sight 3.5" x 2.5"
The emperors frame has a crack from the bottom of the frame to the bottom of the oval opening,
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Anglo Raj (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chapel Hill, NC
- Reference Number:Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371245595422
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