Taj Mahal, Agra, A vintage miniature painting in carved hardwood frame

£320.00

A mid 19th century Indian miniature of a frontal view of the Taj Mahal in Agra. The the oval miniature painting measures approximately 4½ x 3½ ins [12 x 8.5cm] and is in a glazed silver plated mount within an intricately carved ebony frame [overall 8 x 7ins, 19.5 x 18cm]. The back has a metal easel strut. The condition is excellent.  Such paintings became very popular with Europeans visiting India or returning after service there from the mid 19th century onwards. jan28/1

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