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Folio from the First or "South Kensington" Baburnama (The History of Babur); recto: Birds in a coconut grove; verso: text

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At A Glance

  • Period

    ca. 1589
  • Geography

    India
  • Material

    Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
  • Dimension

    H x W (page): 24.4 x 15.6 cm (9 5/8 x 6 1/8 in)
  • Accession Number

    S2009.3
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_S2009.3

Object Details

  • Designer

    Miskin (active late 1570s–ca. 1604)
  • Artist

    Bhura (active mostly in 1580s)
  • School/Tradition

    Mughal school
  • Collection

    National Museum of Asian Art Collection
  • Origin

    India
  • Credit Line

    Purchase--The Elizabeth B. Moynihan Fund
  • Type

    Manuscript
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