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Persian ruler, possibly Nadir Shar, seated on a terrace, leaning against a cushion under a tree and holding a falcon on his gloved hand. A page with a chauri in attendance: PD.185-1948

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Persian ruler, possibly Nadir Shar, seated on a terrace, leaning against a cushion under a tree and holding a falcon on his gloved hand. A page with a chauri in attendance

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Bequeathed 1946 by P.C. Manuk and Miss G.M. Coles, through the National Art Collections Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 94 mm
Width: 61 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1948) by Manuk, P. C. and Coles, G. M., Miss

Dating

1740s
Production date: circa AD 1740

School or Style

Mogul School

Materials used in production

Watercolour
White bodycolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Meidum composed of gold

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and ink, watercolour and white bodycolour with gold on paper, laid down

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.185-1948
Primary reference Number: 33205

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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