Nobleman holding an eagle

1501/1599

Salar Jung Museum
Hyderabad, India

Miniature paintings flourished in India, especially in the Deccan region, during the Mughal rule. This miniature is a portrait of a nobleman holding an eagle in his right hand and a dagger tucked into his girdle belt.

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Title: Nobleman holding an eagle
Date: 1501/1599
Location: Deccani, Indian
Physical Dimensions: Paper, 35.5 L X 26.2 W
Type: Miniature painting
Accession Number: MSP-692

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