Folio page with an illustration depicting a man sitting on a rock in a field, while a youth in purple and gold presents a cup. The painting is enclosed by a wide tan-and-gold border decorated with birds and flowers. The margins are decorated with sheep, goats, and golden floral motifs.
AKM139, Shah ‘Abbas I Attended by a Page

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Folio page with a rectangular box on the right, containing six calligraphic lines. The spaces between the lines are filled with gold-and-red floral patterns. The box is bordered in tan, blue, and gold floral bands. The margins are decorated with realistic flower patterns, accented in gold.
AKM139, Shah ‘Abbas I Attended by a Page, Back

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Shah ‘Abbas I Attended by a Page
Right folio of a double frontispiece
  • Accession Number:AKM139
  • Place:India, Agra
  • Dimensions:39.2 x 25.3 cm
  • Date:mid-17th century
  • Materials and Technique:opaque watercolour, ink, and gold on paper

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