Description: LOT-PS193. For your consideration is a beautifully preserved 19th-century royal Mughal India manuscript state document featuring intricate Indo-Islamic calligraphy text, handwritten in flowing black ink on period, ivory-colored laid paper with heavy pulp. The text is composed of elegant Hindi Sanskrit script, showcasing the mastery of traditional calligraphic techniques, used for official, royal government correspondence. The document measures approximately 6.0 x 11.0. At the top of the document and verso, a distinctive royal Mughal India state seal is stamped in period, gallic ink. The royal seal bears the insignia of a rajput / maharaja / nawab, with a central cartouche surrounded by an ornate border. The craftsmanship and intricacy of the royal princely seal indicate it was used to authenticate the documents authority, signifying its official, royal provenance. The seal contrasts strikingly against the laid paper, symbolizing the power and status of the issuer. The document as a whole is a reflection of the grandeur and meticulous artistry of 19th-century Indo-Islamic and Princely India courtly tradition. The condition of the document is original / fine. Original folds and markings. The royal document is museum quality and one of a kind. Untranslated. Authentic and correct.
Price: 224.96 USD
Location: Sparrows Point, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-04T17:53:08.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: India
Theme: Royalty
Royal: Princely India
To Commemorate: Coronation
Type: Royal Document
Royalty: India
Year: 1850-1860
Signed: Yes
Country: India
Features: Antique, Official Release, Illustrated
Vintage: Yes
