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Empress Mumtaz Mahal Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory, set all over with red garnets
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Miniature portrait, watercolor on ivory, set all over with red garnets by unidentified artist, [17--?]

Oval 4.6 x 3.6 cm; in silver frame 7.6 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm

Artwork 03.044


This miniature portrait depicts Empress Mumtaz Mahal ( -1631). The Taj Mahal in India was built by her husband, Emperor Shah Jahan, for her final resting place.