Mughal illuminated page from Ta'rikh-i Alfi

Indian

British Museum

1585 - 1590

Mughal illuminated page from Ta'rikh-i Alfi, a history of the world. The imperial copy made for the emperor Akbar's library. Attributed to Basawan. All the scenes are of violence on this leaf but a ploughing scene has been added in the margin.

• Medium: manuscript
• Dimensions: 42 x 25 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £150 ( Total: £200)
• ArtFunded in: 1934
• Vendor: Ajit Ghose

Provenance

Mahfuzul Haq

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