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Two bearded prophets seated on the ground, both holding books: PD.165-1948

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Two bearded prophets seated on the ground, both holding books

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Notes

History note: 1928 - year of acquisition by Manuk and Cules

Legal notes

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

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Mogul School

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ink
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Size Height 168 mm Width 169 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Bodycolour including white, pen and ink and gold on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.165-1948
Primary reference Number: 34008
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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