Portrait of Jahangir, Provincial Mughal India, probably West Bengal, Murshidabad, 19th century
Gouache and gold on card stock depicting the ruler standing on a balustraded terrace, facing right. Recognizable by his moustache and sideburns, the emperor is nimbed, wearing a rich turban with egret and gold sarpush, a green jama with golden floral motifs and floral belt, and bright orange boots. He is holding a boteh-shaped sarpush in his left hand and a talwar in his right hand. Portrait framed with a thin yellow border and a midnight blue margin.
25.8 x 10.5 cm
A few stains, folds, polychromy jumps.

Jahangir was the fourth Mughal emperor who ruled from 1605 to 1627.

A Provincial Mughal Portrait of Jahangir, India, Probably West Bengal, Murshidabad, 19th century
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Portrait of Jahangir, Provincial Mughal India, probably West Bengal, Murshidabad, 19th century Gouache and gold on card stock depicting the ruler standing on a balustraded terrace, facing right. Recognizable by his moustache and sideburns, the emperor is nimbed, wearing a rich turban with egret and gold sarpush, a green jama with golden floral motifs and floral belt, and bright orange boots. He is holding a boteh-shaped sarpush in his left hand and a talwar in his right hand. Portrait framed with a thin yellow border and a midnight blue margin. 25.8 x 10.5 cm A few stains, folds, polychromy jumps. Jahangir was the fourth Mughal emperor who ruled from 1605 to 1627. A Provincial Mughal Portrait of Jahangir, India, Probably West Bengal, Murshidabad, 19th century

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€1,152
Buyer's premium
28%
Portrait of Jahangir, Provincial Mughal India, probably West Bengal, Murshidabad, 19th century Gouache and gold on card stock depicting the ruler standing on a balustraded terrace, facing right. Recognizable by his moustache and sideburns, the emperor is nimbed, wearing a rich turban with egret and gold sarpush, a green jama with golden floral motifs and floral belt, and bright orange boots. He is holding a boteh-shaped sarpush in his left hand and a talwar in his right hand. Portrait framed with a thin yellow border and a midnight blue margin. 25.8 x 10.5 cm A few stains, folds, polychromy jumps. Jahangir was the fourth Mughal emperor who ruled from 1605 to 1627. A Provincial Mughal Portrait of Jahangir, India, Probably West Bengal, Murshidabad, 19th century
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