Bidspirit auction | A PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR SHAH

A PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR SHAH JAHAN, MUGHAL, DEHI, 18TH CENTURY - Opaque pigments on textile. This elegant Mughal miniature painting portrays Emperor Shah Jahan, the fifth ruler of the Mughal dynasty, renowned for commissioning the Taj Mahal. The emperor is depicted in regal attire, wearing a richly embroidered robe, pearl ornaments, and a jeweled turban with a feather plume. Holding a sword and a staff, he stands gracefully against a plain green background. 138 by 82 cm.