1919.133: Portrait of a Ruler, Probably Nadir Shah Afshar
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1919.133
- Title
- Portrait of a Ruler, Probably Nadir Shah Afshar
- Classification
- Paintings
- Work Type
- painting
- Date
- 18th century
- Places
- Creation Place: South Asia, India, Himachal Pradesh
- Culture
- Indian
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/217447
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
- Dimensions
- 34.8 x 25 cm (13 11/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Hervey E. Wetzel
- Accession Year
- 1919
- Object Number
- 1919.133
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
- This painting depicts a bearded ruler, probably Nadir Shah of Persia (r. 1736-1747) seated on an open terrace. He leans against a large, gold, cylindrical pillow decorated with birds and flowers. He wears a bright orange robe (jama) and holds a long, curved saber on his lap.
Verification Level
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