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Maharaja Anup Singh of Bikaner (reigned 1669–98) Receives a Courtier

Ruknuddin

Cleveland Museum of Art

An illustration on aged paper with a reddish-brown border, depicting two men in traditional attire. The man on the left wears a yellow turban and shawl over a white outfit, with hands outstretched. The man on the right sits cross-legged on a low seat, dressed in white with a turban. A building and trees are in the background, with clouds above. The scene is framed by a thin black line and surrounded by a border with foreign script.

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671 × 900 px
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