India, 17th century
Illustrated leaf of a poetic manuscript. Ink, gouache and gold on paper. The sovereign is seated under a canopy. Servants present him with a talwar sword and a dish of gold crockery, while four noble figures stand below the imperial dais. Framed with nasta'liq in black ink, spread over three columns (on the back).
Size of the miniature : 16,5 x 8 cm
Page size: 22 x 12.3 cm
German private collection
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