Miniature of Suratgari - India - The second half of the 20th century

A 'Suratgari,' or a miniature depicting a polo scene, with a wooden marquetry frame. Suratgari is an artist known for his miniature paintings, and this specific style of painting—hand-painted scenes, such as a polo game—is a well-known example of miniature art.

The painting depicts a polo game with six players, with buildings or temples in the background.

Technique: It is a miniature painting created with watercolor that depicts detailed, hand-painted scenes.

The painting is framed with a wooden marquetry, a decorative technique in which different pieces of wood are arranged in a pattern.

The wooden frame is made of a mini mosaic. Such watercolors originate from the Timurid dynasty (1369-1500). The style developed in Suratgarh, a city and municipality in the Ganganagar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Suratgari miniatures are traditionally painted on thin panels of bone.

Dimensions of the painting: 33.5 x 18.5 x 3 cm.

A very decorative object. In good condition, with signs of age.

This lot will be packaged and shipped with the utmost care.