We are of the opinion that this is from the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Made of cotton and hand painted with an image of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, with the former presenting the Taj Mahal to his lover Mumtaz against the background setting of a starry night sky with crescent moon. Each of the ‘star crossed lovers’ are kneeling on a rug and both beautifully attired in traditional dress.
A truly iconic image !!!
Very vibrant colors, but the age of the piece is evident from the minor discoloration as evidenced on the white parts in the photos.
We believe this to be a highly desirable piece of Southeast Asian or Indian textile or tapestry and is most likely from Central India as the original collector seems to have had a ‘connection’ with Central India, in that, most of the items he collected were from that region and most were purchased by him at either Christie’s or Sotheby’s NY Auctions between 1999 and 2008.
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Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
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Style:Anglo Raj(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:CottonHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:India
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Period:Early 20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1920
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Very good original condition.
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Seller Location:Dallas, TX
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Reference Number:Seller: LU3978116868341
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