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Emperor Shah Jahan enthroned: PD.193-1948

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Emperor Shah Jahan enthroned

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

Entities

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Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 157 mm
Width: 94 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1640 - 1650

School or Style

Mogul School

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Brush drawing with thin colours and gold on paper, pounce marks

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.193-1948
Primary reference Number: 33209
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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