{"product_id":"antique-mughal-miniature-painting-emperor-shah-jahan-on-his-horse-sarvan-c-16th","title":"Antique Mughal Miniature Painting Emperor Shah Jahan On His Horse Sarvan C. 16th","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMughal emperor Shah Jahan on horseback (16 th CE)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003etraditional Indian miniature painting\u003c\/b\u003e, most likely in the \u003cb\u003eMughal style\u003c\/b\u003e, depicting a warrior or nobleman on horseback. These paintings typically use natural mineral and stone colors on handmade paper and were a popular art form in the royal courts of Rajasthan and the Mughal Empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe white horse is Sarvan, a famous Arabian steed gifted to Shah Jahan by the Shah of Persia. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e The intricate details, bold colors, and the portrayal of royalty or military figures are hallmarks of Mughal schools of miniature painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e The painting features a figure in traditional armor, complete with a spear and shield, riding a white horse in a hilly landscape. Equestrian portraits were common themes in this era of art, often depicting rulers or noblemen on hunts or in processions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Historically, these artworks were made with brushes from squirrel or camel hair and pigments extracted from minerals, metals, and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The visible signs of wear and tear, like the damage on the lower part of the painting and the aged appearance of the paper, suggest it is an antique piece made on old paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorse:\u003c\/b\u003e The white horse is likely Sarvan, a famous Arabian steed gifted to Shah Jahan by the Shah of Persia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Indian Art Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46700123816125,"sku":"326968382603","price":134900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4638\/3037\/files\/10_370b218c-cc2b-449b-946c-666105bafb39.jpg?v=1777095895","url":"https:\/\/indianartcraft.com\/products\/antique-mughal-miniature-painting-emperor-shah-jahan-on-his-horse-sarvan-c-16th","provider":"Indian Art Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}