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Emperor Jahangir in his harem surrounded by lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself.
Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cream laid paper, 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches (210 x 160 mm), the full sheet. Some scattered light surface soiling, along with age related toning and some handling creases, minor edge tears and losses, and scattered insect damage and inscriptions. Extensive inscriptions in red and black ink on the verso. The color is exceptionally fresh, rich, and saturated. An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire.
Mirza Nur-ud-Din Muhammad Salim (30 August 1569 – 28 October 1627), known by his imperial name Jahangir ("Conqueror of the World'), was the fourth Mughal Emperor, who ruled from 1605 until his death in 1627. He was the third and only surviving son of Akbar and his chief empress, Mariam-uz-Zamani, born to them in the year 1569. He was named after the Indian Sufi saint, Salim Chishti. -Singh, Pashaura; Fenech, Louis E., eds. (2014). The Oxford handbook of Sikh studies. Oxford University Press. p. 647. ISBN 978-0-19-969930-8.
- Creation Year:c1750
- Dimensions:Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Middletown, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: BH9261stDibs: LU1979213839272
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