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Portrait of an Unidentified Noble from Shah Jahan's Court

c. 1640–1650

India, Mughal Dynasty

(1526-1756)
Medium
partially colored drawing
Measurements
Image: 14.4 x 10.2 cm (5 11/16 x 4 in.); Overall: 39 x 27 cm (15 3/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Edward L. Whittemore Fund 1947.4
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Not on view
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A vertically oriented partially colored drawing depicts a standing man with light skin tone in profile. He wears a striped turban, long tunic, and patterned sash. Holding a long staff with both hands, a circular shield and sword hang at his hip. Decorative borders with gold floral patterns and blue script panels frame the central figure. A wide teal outer border features repeating gold flower and leaf motifs.

Portrait of an Unidentified Noble from Shah Jahan's Court

c. 1640–1650

India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756)

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