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A love-scene, probably the Emperor Jahangir as a youth embracing Nur Jahan: PD.4-1949

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A love-scene, probably the Emperor Jahangir as a youth embracing Nur Jahan
Arabic calligraphy

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

Categories

Notes

History note: Bought at the Sir Bernard Eckstein, Bart., sale, Sotheby's, 7 Feb., 1949, lot 62, for £38 by the Friends

Measurements and weight

Height: 168 mm
Width: 88 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1949-02) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

Mogul School

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Recto
Verso

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.4-1949
Primary reference Number: 33391
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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