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Mughal illuminated page from Ta'rikh-i Alfi, a history of the world.
Mughal illuminated page from Ta'rikh-i Alfi by Indian, 1585 - 1590
© British Museum
Details
- Category:
- Literary
- Medium:
- Manuscript Dimensions: 42 x 25 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £150 ( Total: £200)
- Acquired in:
- 1934
- Vendor:
- Ajit Ghose
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.
Provenance
Mahfuzul Haq
Venue details
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
020 7323 8299
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