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Akbar and Jahangir Examine a Ghir Falcon while Prince Khusrau Stands Behind
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Emperor Akbar sits against a purple bolster under a canopy looking aged and careworn, probably not long before his death. He examines a trained falcon of the type that the Mughals used in hunting. This falcon appears to be from Akbar’s son, Prince Salim, who stands before him in a gesture of gift-giving. A stately black antelope, a wild animal now a pet, harnessed and wearing a bell, crouches at the foot of the steps leading up to the canopied platform.
| Artist / Maker | Mughal India |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1602–4 |
| Culture / Origin | Mughal India |
| Medium | gum tempera and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 35.8 x 23.4 cm (14 1/8 x 9 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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