A rare portrait of Prince Kharak Singh
A rare portrait of Prince Kharak Singh

NORTH INDIA OR PAKISTAN, MID-19TH CENTURY

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A rare portrait of Prince Kharak Singh
North India or Pakistan, mid-19th century
The ruler seated on a low throne, set on a rug-covered parapet with flowers growing in the background and in inscription against gold at top
Opaque pigments and gold on wasli
9¼ x 6 in. (23.4 x 15.2 cm.)

拍品專文

The inscription reads, "Portrait of Prince Kharak Singh, worthy son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh," in Arabic. His father reigned from 1801-1839.