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Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830

$1,217.91per set
£895per set
€1,051.48per set
CA$1,673.20per set
A$1,867.97per set
CHF 978.79per set
MX$22,865.83per set
NOK 12,430.65per set
SEK 11,720.52per set
DKK 7,847.28per set
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Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830 Indian Company School A pair of 19th Century Indian mica gouache paintings on mica. Depicting the water carrier and of a Purdah bullock cart with two men seated beneath a domed canopy. Micas were created as souvenirs – the postcards of their day – as they depicted everyday Indian Society at the time. Created for the colonial tourist market, with many being sold to employees of the East India Company during the 18th and 19th Century. 22.5 x 27.5cm (Framed)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Width: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5559231246832

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