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Derya Ergin

Derya Ergin writes for the Miniature Painting department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of miniature painting.

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A blindfolded suitor is brought before a princess; verso: scrolling floral vines — Fayzullah

A blindfolded suitor is brought before a princess; verso: scrolling floral vines

October 10, 2026Square Shawl — India, Kashmir

Square Shawl

October 10, 2026Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Procession of Daoist Deities: Leaf 21 — China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Procession of Daoist Deities: Leaf 21

October 10, 2026Bilang Lake — Song Xu

Bilang Lake

October 10, 2026Miniature Round Basket — California, Pomo, 20th century (?)

Miniature Round Basket

October 10, 2026Bracelet — Anonymous, 18th century

Bracelet

October 10, 2026Katar (Stabbing Dagger): Sheath — India, Mughal

Katar (Stabbing Dagger): Sheath

October 10, 2026Landscapes in Various Styles after Old Masters — Mei Qing

Landscapes in Various Styles after Old Masters

October 10, 2026Maharana Ari Singh II of Mewar (r. 1761–73) with His Consort on a Terrace — Anonymous, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar

Maharana Ari Singh II of Mewar (r. 1761–73) with His Consort on a Terrace

October 10, 2026A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder — Anonymous, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi

A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder

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