Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1940s Antique Mughal Miniature Paintings of Emperor Jahangir and Noor Jahan set of 3 .
Antique set of 3 Mughal miniature paintings, beautifully framed.
Beautifully framed antique Mughal Miniature Painting, professionally framed by a Art Gallery in Tustin California.
Hand Painted with superb attention to detail.
Each is mounted in a gilt frame, triple matted with a blue and red silk fabric and a beautiful printed India silk textile to add depth and interest to the scene.
Highly decorative, interesting and elegant miniature Mughal paintings for an entry, living room, office or even bedroom.
The male Portrait is the Mughal Emperor Nur-ud-Din Muhammad Salim, known by his imperial name Jahangir, was the fourth Mughal Emperor, who ruled from 1605 until his death in 1627. He was the third and only surviving son of Akbar Khan and his chief empress, Mariam-uz-Zamani, born to them in the year 1569. He was named after the Indian Sufi saint, Salim Chishti.
The female portrait is Nur Jahan, born Mehr-un-Nissa was the twentieth wife and chief consort of the Mughal Maharajah, Emperor Jahangir. More decisive and proactive than her husband, Nur Jahan is considered by certain historians to have been the real power behind the throne for more than a decade.
The 3rd miniature painting is a lady visiting the Maharani (Empress).
Noor (Nur) Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar Khan. Nur Jahan, meaning 'Light of the World', was married at age 17 to a Persian soldier...
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Early 20th Century Indian Expressionist Gold Drawings