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Colorful miniatures depicting historical and mythological scenes from Mughal India, rich in detail and vibrant artistry.

Encampment with camels. Gouache heightened with gold on paper. Herat, circa 1600, 24.7 x 14cm.
Encampment with camels. Gouache heightened with gold on paper. Herat, circa 1600, 24.7 x 14cm.
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Portrait of Mirza Dakhani, Naubat Khan Hardas (son of Anup Chatar). Portrait of Mirza Dakhani, Naubat Khan, late 17th century. Color wash on paper, sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 7/8 in. (18.4 x 12.4 cm).   Asian Art late 17th century
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Illustration depicting Pisces, Cetus, and Orion, from 1538 edition, of 'Kitb-I ajyb al-makhlqt va gharib al-mawjdt'. (Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing) a 12th century, Islamic, Persian scientific book by Zakary ibn Muammad Qazwn
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Bahrâm Gûr kills a dragon.. 1616. Firdawsî. text. illuminated manuscripts, Illuminations, Manuscripts. Spencer Collection. Manuscripts, Persian
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Miniature painting of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh Second Jaipur Copyright: xBhagwandasxRupani/DinodiaxPhotox
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Krishna dances with the Gopis on the shore of the Yamuna in Brindaban. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: 1800 - 1825. Place: Benares. Measurements: h 135 mm × w 212 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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Maharaja Kumbha, Painting, Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Asia
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Painting of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on Ivory Copyright: xBhagwandasxRupani/DinodiaxPhotox
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Bahram Gur Arrives at the House of a Merchant, text page (recto); Bahram Gur Slays a Dragon (verso), from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940-1019 or 1025), known as the Great Mongol Shahnama, 1330-35. Iran, Tabriz, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353). Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper; sheet: 45.8 x 34.4 cm (18 1/16 x 13 9/16 in.). In this intense painting, Bahram Gur plunges his sword into the breast of a dragon. A favorite character from Iran's pre-Islamic history, Bahram Gur (reigned 420-38) was a popular ruler of the Sassanian dynasty and a great hunter. He took the name "Gur," meaning onager (a wild ass), because it was his preferred game, although he also excelled at killing dragons. As evidenced by this illustration's rock formations, tree trunk, and dragon, Iranian painting in the Mongol period borrowed numerous stylistic and spatial elements from Chinese models. With the surging landscape and writhing dragon rendered with equal energy, this is a picture of extraordin
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unknown artist, Indian Woman in Red and Gold Dress, undated. Watercolor, gouache, gilt, and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper.
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Miniature Painting: Kalila wa Dimna Miniature Painting: Kalila wa Dimna, ca. 1333. Ink and opaque watercolors on paper, 12 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (32.4 x 22.2 cm).   Arts of the Islamic World ca. 1333
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