Miniature Painting of an Emperor on Horseback

Description:

Miniature Painting of an Emperor on Horseback, India, 19th/20th century, watercolor and gold on wasli, depicting a ruler riding a horse, dressed for battle and holding a spear, surrounded by attendants, bordered with a painted yellow border with an inscription in Sanskrit in the top margin, 13 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

paper backed with cardboard, water damage and holes in margins.


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