Painting

This portrait miniature of an Indian official, was made in India and dates to the 19th century.

The centre of the painting has a portrait miniature in a roundel depicting an Indian official, seated on a throne and holding a sword. The roundel is surrounded by a broad decorative floral field enclosed by a marbled border. The inscription refers to the man's identity: 'This is a special likeness of Dalid Amir Tahmour Sahib Quran'.

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Online ID:	000-180-000-559-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1960.330
Date:	19th century
Material:	Paper mounted on card
Dimensions:	Roundel 2.75" D; 17.75" max H x 11.38" W
What:	Painting / miniature, portrait
Subject:	Paintings and manuscripts
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Where:	India
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Description:	Painting on paper mounted on card, with a portrait miniature in a roundel of an Indian nobleman, seated on a throne and holding a sword, surrounded by broad decorative margins: Indian, 19th century
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