An oval Delhi miniature on ivory. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 49 D‡α

An oval Delhi miniature on ivory. Late 19th century

Auction 1101 - overview Cologne
08.12.2017, 11:00 - Indian, Southeast Asian and Japanese Art
Estimate: 300 € - 400 €
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An oval Delhi miniature on ivory. Late 19th century

An oval Delhi miniature on ivory depicting the Tah Mahal and outlying buildings as seen from across the Yamuna River. Colours on ivory. Glazed and mounted in silver with a silver chain. Late 19th century.
Height 9.1 cm; width 13.1 cm

Provenance

Acquired by the grandfather of the consignor around 1890 on his honeymoon in India