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Lot 1020
Company School (19th Century), Four Portrait Miniatures of Mughal Empresses
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, watercolor and gouache on ivory, (3) miniatures depicting ladies seated in throne, at least two of these being depictions of Mumtaz Mahal (1593-1631); the fourth miniature of a couple within a palace interior, possibly the young Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan, all presented behind glass in gilt oval locket cases.

Largest locket 3 1/2 in. (including bail)

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Some scattered light scratches and rubbing to cases, otherwise good estate condition.