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Mughal illuminated page from Ta'rikh-i Alfi

Unknown artist, 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.

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Title of artwork, date

Mughal illuminated page from Ta'rikh-i Alfi, 1585–1590

Date supported

1934

Medium and material

Manuscript

Dimensions

42 x 25 cm

Grant

150

Total cost

200

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