A wooden panel containing ten ivory miniatures, formerly mounted in two bracelets, depicting Indian rulers.
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A wooden panel containing ten ivory miniatures, formerly mounted in two bracelets, depicting Indian rulers. is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man with a serious expression. He wears a bright pink turban decorated with jewels, a thick necklace of small white beads, and a yellow robe with red embroidery. His face is detailed with a red mark on his forehead, a mustache, and small earrings. The background is plain blue, keeping all focus on his face and clothes. This style was used for small, portable portraits meant to be worn as jewelry. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more pieces like this.
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