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Mughal Miniature Painting

Antique 18Th C Indian Rajput Mughal Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique 18th century Indian miniature depicting the Indian Mughal princess Nadira Banu Begum
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique 18Th C Indian Rajput Mughal Miniature Painting
Antique 18Th C Indian Rajput Mughal Miniature Painting
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.5 in W 10 in D 3 in
Indian Mughal Miniature Painting in Vizagapatam Inlay Frame
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Indian Mughal Miniature watercolor painting in white inlay frame Indo-Persian hand painted
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Paintings and Screens

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Wood

Antique Indian Mughal Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting. The artwork
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Mughal Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting. The artwork
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Mughal Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting. The artwork
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Krishna Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting. The artwork
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Miniature Mughal of Emperor Akbar And His Wife In His Courtyard, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, executed with an exceptionally fine single-hair brush, is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Mughal Miniature of Shah Jahan on a Leisure Stroll, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, meticulously crafted with a single-hair brush on fine rice paper
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Miniature Painting, Middle Eastern Inlay, Moorish Micro Mosaic, Bombay Box, Anglo-Indian Box.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

Antique Indian Mughal Empire Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Empire miniature painting, executed in pigments and embellished with gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Mughal Empire Miniature Painting
Antique Indian Mughal Empire Miniature Painting
$3,200 Sale Price
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H 16 in W 12.75 in D 3 in
Antique Indian Mughal Empire Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Empire miniature painting executed in gouache and embellished with gold on
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Mughal Empire Miniature Painting
Antique Indian Mughal Empire Miniature Painting
$12,000
H 15.75 in W 11.875 in D 3 in
Mughal Court Scene on Silk After a 19th Century Indo-Persian Palace Painting
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
aligns with that of Indo-Persian or Mughal miniature paintings, which are known for their fine details
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Textile, Silk

18th Century Mughal School Indian Portrait Miniature Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Indian, 18th or early 19th century. This exquisite 18th-century Mughal School miniature painting
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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Indian miniature painting of a scholar, Mughal period
Located in Long Island City, NY
border, in subdued tones with touches of gold. Mughal. Framed under glass. OS: 20 1/4 x 16 1/2 in
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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Antique 18Th C Indian Mughal Rajput Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful antique miniature on paper painting depicting a scene from Indian palace life
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Antique 18Th C Indian Mughal Rajput Miniature Painting
Antique 18Th C Indian Mughal Rajput Miniature Painting
$2,400 Sale Price
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H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
Mughal School Indian Miniature Painting of Radha-Krishna
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century Indian miniature painting is composed in the Mughal style and depicts a meeting
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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Antique 18Th C Indian Rajput Miniature Mughal Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique late 18th century Indian miniature painting with a traditional scene of social life. In
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Mughal School Painting Court Emperors
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal School painting, executed in body color on paper, depicting a court scene
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Mughal miniature portrait depicting Emperor Akbar and Jodha Bai, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature portrait, created with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings
Located in Malmö, SE
Indian 19th century group of fine seven oval hand - painted miniature portraits of revered Mughal
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Antique 1880s Indian Other Decorative Art

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Gold, Silver

19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings
19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings
$15,000 / set
H 14.97 in W 13 in D 0.79 in
Miniature Mughal of Emperor Akbar And His Wife In His Courtyard, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature, meticulously created with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper, depicts
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box
Located in Wembley, GB
lacquerware, Kashmiri hand-painted box, Oriental collectible, Persian miniature painting, Mughal decorative
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Vintage 1960s Indian Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Bronze

Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box
Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box
$462 Sale Price / item
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H 3.35 in W 5.32 in D 1.97 in
Mughal Indian Miniature
Located in New York, NY
This Mughal miniature was painted at one of the princely courts of India. It depicts a raven-haired
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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Paper

Mughal Indian Miniature
Mughal Indian Miniature
$12,000
H 10.75 in W 8 in D 1 in

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Antique Indian Early Mughal Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian miniature painting. Early Mughal Empire period, 16th to 17th century. The artwork
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Antique 16th Century Iraqi Paintings

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"Birth of Lord Krishna" 19th Century Indian Mughal Miniature Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
, evident in the era's exquisitely detailed and masterfully painted miniature paintings. Traditionally
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Antique Indian Mughal Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art Jaipur School mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Kali Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
, Mughal Miniature Painting, South East Asian Works of Art. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions: Frame 15 x
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Mughal Nobleman Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal school painting depicting a nobleman, executed in opaque colors on paper
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Mughal Empire Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Empire miniature painting from Jodhpur, executed in pigments and adorned
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Miniature Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
A miniature Indo Persian Mughal Art watercolor painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting a
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indian Mughal School Miniature Painting Old Man
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal School miniature painting, executed in opaque watercolor on paper
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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19th Century Indian Mughal Style Miniature Painting
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
work in hand-painted watercolors gouache on paper. Mughal style miniature painting by an Indian artist
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

Antique Indo Persian Mughal Architectural Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indo Persian Mughal Art miniature gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Antique Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indo Persian Mughal Art miniature gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting
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Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

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Antique Indo Persian Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indo Persian Mughal Art mixed media miniature painting on paper depicting a courtyard
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Antique Indo Persian Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indo Persian Mughal Art mixed media miniature painting on paper depicting a courtyard
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

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1940s Antique Mughal Miniature Paintings of Emperor Jahangir and Noor Jahan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1940s Antique Mughal Miniature Paintings of Emperor Jahangir and Noor Jahan set of 3 . Antique set
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Early 20th Century Indian Expressionist Drawings

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Gold Leaf

Set of Three 19th Century Mughal Miniature Paintings
Located in Chicago, IL
tradition of painting that includes exquisitely detailed and masterfully painted miniatures.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

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Paper

"Temple with Tiger, " Indian Mughal Miniature Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
tradition of painting that includes exquisitely detailed and masterfully painted miniatures. Typically
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Set of Six Indian Mughal Miniature Framed Paintings
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of six Indian Mughal miniature paintings in wood frames. Each painting tells a different story
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Antique Indian Mughal Miniature Royal Court Women Shah Watercolor Painting 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Indian Mughal Miniature painting, in a carved camel bone frame. Circa 1900. The
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Islamic Paintings and Screens

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Bone, Paint

Mughal miniature depicting Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in his harem, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, crafted with a single-hair brush on fine rice paper and enhanced
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Mughal miniature depicting Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in his harem, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, crafted with a single-hair brush on fine rice paper and enhanced
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Mughal Miniature depicting an Indian Maharaja, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, crafted with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper, vividly
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Mughal miniature of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, created with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper, is a fine
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens

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Silver Plate

Mughal Miniature Depicting Emperor Shah Jahan Infront of Red Fort, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, crafted with a single-hair brush on delicate rice paper, depicts
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Mughal Miniature Depicting an Indian Maharaja With His Courtesans, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Mughal miniature painting, created with a single-hair brush on fine rice paper, portrays an
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Paper

Indo Persian 19th Century Indian Mughal Scene Miniature Painting
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
gouache on paper. Mughal style miniature painting. Very intricate artwork frame in Middle Eastern Syrian
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Vintage 1950s Indian Agra Paintings and Screens

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Paper

17th Century Folio of Indian Persian Mughal School Miniature Painting.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th Century Folio of Indian Persian Mughal School Miniature Painting. Exceptional and lavishly
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Antique 17th Century Indian Other Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Mughal Style Miniature Court Scene Painting - Framed - India - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mughal style miniature painting - gouache on paper with silver highlights - hand painted
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20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Set 4 Framed 19th Century Antique Indian Miniature Paintings Mughal Harem Scenes
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare set of four 19th century miniature paintings of scenes from the Mughal harem
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Antique 1850s Paintings

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Giltwood, Paper

Persian Manuscript Page, Illustrated in the Safavid Style
Located in Soquel, CA
Highly detailed Persian or Mughal miniature painting from a Medical manuscript, curiously
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Antique Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Antique Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indo Persian Mughal Art miniature gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting
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Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

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Paint

Antique Mini Indian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique miniature Indian Mughal Art gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting a
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Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

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Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
miniature painting and enjoyed capturing detailed scenes from every day. Very hard to date, our example may
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Vintage Circular Tray with Mughal Peacock Tail Pattern India 1950s
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, Pakistan. The Mughals were also masters of miniature painting and enjoyed capturing detailed scenes from
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Platters and Serveware

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Metal

Page from "Gulistan" Illustrated in the Safavid Style
Located in Soquel, CA
Highly detailed Persian or Mughal era miniature painting from the book "Gulistan", depicting an
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Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Islamic Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

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Mughal School, 18th Century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan
Located in Middletown, NY
Emperor Jahangir and Empress Nur Jahan exchanging lotus blossoms; a symbol of beauty, purity, honesty, rebirth, self-regeneration, and enlightenment. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink wit...
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18th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gold

Vintage Turkish Ceramic Tile Islamic Art Wall Decor
By Iznik Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Turkish Ceramic Tile Islamic Art Wall Decor with Koranic verse in Arabic calligraphy design. A glazed decorative wall decor ceramic tile decorated with blue, green, pink and ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Islamic Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Atelier Primavera Tea Set, France, 1930s
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Art Deco Atelier Primavera tea set, France, 1930s Plate measurements diameter 16 x height 2cm.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Art Deco style Sculpture Nude Hoop Dancer ILLUSION by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture dancer Illusion signed by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. Patinated Art Metal on a Black marble base. With the Le Verrier foundry mark. Design 1930...
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2010s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Chinoiserie Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Blue Silk / Panel- 3 Panels
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 3ft x 8ft The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Wallpaper

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Silk

Chinoiserie Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Blue Silk / Panel- 3 Panels
Chinoiserie Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Blue Silk / Panel- 3 Panels
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautifully illuminated Quran manuscript from the Timurid period, dating back to the 15th century. The manuscript features intricate floral motifs, vibrant colours, and el...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Scholar s Objects

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Paper

An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
$17,205
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Pillow Cover Made from an Ebroidery from Gujarat, India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back, Zipper closure Dry clean is recommended. Embroidery has a rich history in the Indian state of Gujarat, and has been practi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Pillows and Throws

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Cotton

19th century antique wooden Indian window frame - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Indian window frame holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 78 cm with dimensions of 52.5 cm in width and 10 cm...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai Painting of Krishna
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai gouache painting on cloth mounted on board, steeped in alagorical context, depicting Krishna dancing with villagers in a background of birds ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

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Paint

Vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai Painting of Krishna
Vintage Anglo Indian Pishhwai Painting of Krishna
$4,575
H 49 in W 38.5 in D 1.75 in
Spanish 17th/ 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand carved standing Baroque angel figure. Unique period piece with its original paint . Spain, circa 1650-1750 Weathered. . Measurement here below includes the wooden ba...
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Spanish 17th/ 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
Spanish 17th/ 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Baroque Angel
$893 Sale Price
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H 14.18 in W 6.89 in D 5.71 in
Large Colorful Indian Pichwai Painting On Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A 20th century pichwai painting, made on cloth, depicting a tale from Lord Krishna's life. Painted on cloth, it shows Shrinathji wearing festive clothes and jewelry with Gopis on bot...
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20th Century Anglo Raj Decorative Art

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Fabric, Wood

Large 
Colorful Indian Pichwai Painting On Fabric
Large 
Colorful Indian Pichwai Painting On Fabric
$1,685
H 77.5 in W 63 in D 1.5 in
Framed Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidery 24LP126
Located in Pomona, CA
Originally purchased from Hong Kong, this Chinese antique embroidery presented in a museum quality. This textile was a roundel design likely from the center front of a noble woman's...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

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Silk

Framed Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidery 24LP126
Framed Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidery 24LP126
$665 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Hand-Painted Wooden Four Panel Screen or Room Divider
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This four hinged panel screen or room divider has no maker's label or signature, but is presumed to have originated from India and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period A...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Screens and Room Dividers

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Softwood

Antique Hand Painted Indian Folk Art Painting Depicting Musicians and Archers
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-painted folk art painting depicting musicians and archers in a brass custom frame. Step into a vibrant world of rhythm and archery with this antique Indian han...
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Early 20th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

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Brass

1970s Indian Religious Ink Drawing
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Indian religious ink drawing. It is part of a private collection.
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Late 20th Century Indian Drawings

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Paper

1970s Indian Religious Ink Drawing
1970s Indian Religious Ink Drawing
$815 / set
H 8.67 in W 12.41 in D 0.04 in
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Mughal Miniature Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mughal miniature painting available at 1stDibs. A mughal miniature painting — often made from paper, paint and bone — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mughal miniature painting — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mughal miniature painting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mughal miniature painting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rajhastani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mughal Miniature Painting?

The average selling price for a mughal miniature painting at 1stDibs is $1,100, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mughal Miniature Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Mughal miniature painting is a style of Indian illustration that flourished between the 16th and 18th centuries. Mughal miniatures are usually very small and feature intricate details. Shop a collection of antique Mughal miniatures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The subject matter of Mughal miniature paintings varies from piece to piece. Common subjects include scenes from mythology, illustrations of secular texts, portraits of well-known men and depictions of historical events. On 1stDibs, find a range of Mughal miniature paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Mughal School of miniature painting was an art style that yielded many notable miniature paintings between the 16th and 18th centuries, but two of the most renowned works were the Hamza Nama and the Tuti-nama. Miniature painting was used to illustrate and embellish books and featured exquisitely delicate and intricate detail. Shop a range of authentic Mughal miniature paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature painting was started in India by the Palas of Bengal, who are considered the pioneers of the art form. Indian miniatures are small, detailed paintings that can be traced back to the 9th century. Shop a collection of miniature paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.