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Muhammadan sages contemplating three books: PD.122-1948

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Muhammadan sages contemplating three books

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Miniaturist: Unknown

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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: 255 mm
Width: 165 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Deccani

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Bodycolour including white with pen and ink on paper, laid down

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.122-1948
Primary reference Number: 33384

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 16 June 2025

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

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