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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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The young prince is presented to the king, his father, by his teacher, but refuses to speak, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night — Anonymous, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)

The young prince is presented to the king, his father, by his teacher, but refuses to speak, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night

October 10, 2026Falcon — Northern India, Pahari kingdoms

Falcon

October 10, 2026Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Search the Mountain: Leaf 45 — China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Search the Mountain: Leaf 45

October 10, 2026Descent of the Ganges — Northern India, Pahari kingdoms

Descent of the Ganges

October 10, 2026Court lady singing and playing the vina (recto) — Muhammad Rizavi Hindi

Court lady singing and playing the vina (recto)

October 10, 2026A prince celebrating Holi with palace women on a terrace at night (recto) — India, Farrukhabad, Mughal, 18th century

A prince celebrating Holi with palace women on a terrace at night (recto)

October 10, 2026Rishyashringa addresses the courtesans, from the "Shangri" Ramayana — Anonymous, Himachal Pradesh

Rishyashringa addresses the courtesans, from the “Shangri” Ramayana

October 10, 2026Portrait of a Woman, called Mrs. Close — Horace Hone

Portrait of a Woman, called Mrs. Close

October 10, 2026Paintings after Ancient Masters: Lotus and Rocks — Chen Hongshou

Paintings after Ancient Masters: Lotus and Rocks

October 10, 2026Ramblers over a Winding Stream — Luo Zhichuan

Ramblers over a Winding Stream

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