Circa 1810, opaque colors, ink, and gold on paper, a standing Maharaja, holding a shield, two swords, wearing a white and gold jeweled turban, many pearl and precious stone necklaces, a light green halo with gold outline around his head, long whiskers and sideburns, presented with fabric mat, inscribed to reverse, unframed.

Purchased in Old Delhi during the 1960s.


15 x 10 5/8 in.

From A Private Collection in Viriginia

Some dirt to surface; scattered light wear to paper; two areas of possible repair in upper area of blue cloud band; inscriptions to reverse side.

$1,000 - 1,500