Lot 258
  • 258

A portrait of Emperor Akbar, North India, 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gouache with gold on paper
Gouache with gold on paper, illuminated cartouche above with inscription shabihi mubarak Jalal al-Din Muhammad Akbar Shah khalad Allah mulkahu and spurious date of 1106 AH / 1694 AD, borders of scrolling foliate tendrils in gold and blue, reverse with a page of nasta`liq calligraphy signed by Ijaz Ruqmhan, borders with bold foliate motifs in blue and gold