Two sheets of handmade painted album featuring two Moghul daggers (probably originating from - Paper, Pigments - India - Mughal Empire (1526-1857)
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A rare pair of two hand-painted gouache miniatures on paper from India, titled Due fogli di album dipinti a mano con raffigurati due pugnali Moghul, dating to the Mughal Empire (1526-1857), each depicting a Moghul dagger with jade handles and gold-inlaid details, bordered in gold and red, with possession stamps on the back.
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Rare pair of miniatures created in gouache on paper.
Important Mughal daggers are depicted, whose shapes suggest a royal origin.
The right dagger identifies a khanjar with a nephrite jade handle in shades tending towards green; the blade is straight, slightly serrated on both sides, and double-edged.
The left dagger features a jade handle adorned with gold inlays highlighted by colored gemstones inlaid into the metal; the blade is curved and sharpened along the edges.
Both miniatures are bordered in gold and red; on the back, there are possession stamps. Considering the uniqueness of the representations, it is possible that the miniatures originate from a copy of the well-known A’in-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian manuscript that includes a section dedicated to the military institution and weapons.
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Seller's Story
Ethnologica was born from the love and passion for the ancient culture of Oriental, Islamic and Indian art. Refined works of art make up a constantly evolving collection capable of satisfying the needs of admirers, enthusiasts and collectors.
Ethnologica has also contributed as a lender to sector cultural exhibitions alongside prestigious public and private cultural associations and foundations.
Translated by Google TranslateRare pair of miniatures created in gouache on paper.
Important Mughal daggers are depicted, whose shapes suggest a royal origin.
The right dagger identifies a khanjar with a nephrite jade handle in shades tending towards green; the blade is straight, slightly serrated on both sides, and double-edged.
The left dagger features a jade handle adorned with gold inlays highlighted by colored gemstones inlaid into the metal; the blade is curved and sharpened along the edges.
Both miniatures are bordered in gold and red; on the back, there are possession stamps. Considering the uniqueness of the representations, it is possible that the miniatures originate from a copy of the well-known A’in-i-Akbari, a 16th-century Persian manuscript that includes a section dedicated to the military institution and weapons.
N.B.
For administrative reasons, Italian buyers are required to provide their tax code, which is essential for the proper issuance of the electronic invoice.
For administrative reasons related to current Italian regulations, foreign customers are kindly requested to provide their place and date of birth via email message using the appropriate Catawiki form at the time of purchase.
Seller's Story
Ethnologica was born from the love and passion for the ancient culture of Oriental, Islamic and Indian art. Refined works of art make up a constantly evolving collection capable of satisfying the needs of admirers, enthusiasts and collectors.
Ethnologica has also contributed as a lender to sector cultural exhibitions alongside prestigious public and private cultural associations and foundations.
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Dynastic Style/Period
Mughal Empire (1526-1857)
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
India
Attribution
Original
Material
Pigments, Paper
Height
15 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Title of artwork
Two sheets of handmade painted album featuring two Moghul daggers (probably originating from
Depth
0 cm
Condition
Fair condition
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