Council scene of Muhammad Shah (r. 1719-48), North India, Rajasthan, mid-18th century Pigments and gold on paper depicting Emperor Muhammad Shah receiving four courtiers identified by the ink inscriptions above their heads. The scene takes place on a terrace covered with a floral carpet, under a canopy, along the river, with some monuments in the distance. The Emperor is seated on a throne, his face haloed and holding a falcon on his left hand. On the reverse, handwritten inscriptions in English identifying the protagonists of the scene. 32,9 x 23,7 cm Some tears, stains, lower left corner trimmed. Provenance: Bonham's London, April 5, 2011, lot 243. The counsel of the Emperor Muhamad Shah, North India, Rajasthan, mid-18th century Private collection from Paris from 1975 to 2000 - first part (lots 120 to 173).