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İpek Arslan

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

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An Ambassador before Humayun — Miskin

An Ambassador before Humayun

October 10, 2026Portrait Miniature of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765) — Simon François Ravenet

Portrait Miniature of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-1765)

October 10, 2026Powder horn — India, Mughal, 17th-18th century

Powder horn

October 10, 2026The wounded monkey bites the hand of the prince, his chessmate, in the presence of guests, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night — Dasavanta

The wounded monkey bites the hand of the prince, his chessmate, in the presence of guests, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Fifth Night

October 10, 2026Seven men disputing possession of a woman bring her before the Tree of Justice into which she is absorbed, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Sixth Night — Anonymous, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)

Seven men disputing possession of a woman bring her before the Tree of Justice into which she is absorbed, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Sixth Night

October 10, 2026Portrait of Raja Jagat Singh of Nurpur (reigned 1618–46) — Bichitr

Portrait of Raja Jagat Singh of Nurpur (reigned 1618–46)

October 10, 2026Taking of the toll, Dana-Lila — Northern India, Pahari kingdoms

Taking of the toll, Dana-Lila

October 10, 2026Harem night-bathing scene, from the Late Shah Jahan Album (recto) — Anonymous, court of Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–58)

Harem night-bathing scene, from the Late Shah Jahan Album (recto)

October 10, 2026Yusuf and Zulaykha meeting — Anonymous, 18th century

Yusuf and Zulaykha meeting

October 10, 2026Portrait of Suraj Singh Rathor, Raja of Marwar and Maternal Uncle of Shah Jahan: A Page from the Prince Khurram Album — Bishandas

Portrait of Suraj Singh Rathor, Raja of Marwar and Maternal Uncle of Shah Jahan: A Page from the Prince Khurram Album

October 10, 2026

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