finely painted early c20th indian octagonal marble panel depicting shah jahan and mumtaz mahal posed on a carpet before the taj mahal in agra

Description

Finely painted early C20th Indian otagonal marble panel depicting Shan Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal , posed on a carpet before the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Beautifully detailed polychrome decorated white marble panel with raised gilt and jewelled embellishments.
The panel depicting the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned 1628-1658) and his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. The ivory -white marble mausoleum at Agra was commissioned by the Emperor to house the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal.
Shown seated upon a fine carpet with Jali-work panels and vases behind . The octagonal edge with fine quality gilding . The borders with trailing flower designs.
The painting throughout of exquisite quality and craftsmanship.
In excellent original condition with no rubbing, damage or losses.
H 12"
W 12"
D 1"
India c.1920
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