Ahamadaśāha , 1725-1775, Kings and rulers, Kings and rulers--Mugol Empire--Pictorial works, Miniature painting, Mogul Empire
Miniature depicting depicting the fourteenth Mughal Emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur (r. 1748–54), born to Emperor Muhammad Shah (r. 1719–48). The... Show moreMiniature depicting depicting the fourteenth Mughal Emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur (r. 1748–54), born to Emperor Muhammad Shah (r. 1719–48). The emperor is enthroned on a terrace under a parasol and holds a yewellered ornament. The margins have a number of medallions with black naskh and two cartouches with gold and polychrome illumination (above and below). Each panel with details of the life of Ahmad Shah Bahadur. Title and date from item. The miniature is signed and dated. Miniature is mounted, framed and glazed. The illuminated folios is accompanied by a framed panel of the same dimensions (probably both items were part of an album) with manuscript information in English about the miniature (title and author) and the Mughal Emperor - such as place and date of birth, date and age of death, place of burial, reign duration and place and date of accession. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2017.0025 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26744855 BIB-ID: 2850331 Show less
