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Bahadin Shar Padshar: 3434C

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bahadin Shar Padshar

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Description

One of three portraits of Indian rulers (?).

Measurements and weight

Height: 89 mm
Width: 70 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-11-12) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

1820s
Production date: circa AD 1820

School or Style

Indian

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ground (material)
Ink
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of card ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Bodycolour including white, pen and ink with gold on ground on card laid down

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Bahadin Shar Padshaw
  • Location: Below
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3434C
Primary reference Number: 33423

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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