"Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album recto: ca. 1645; verso: ca. 1630–40 A "shamsa" (literally, sun) traditionally opened imperial Mughal albums. Worked in bright colors and several tones of gold, the meticulously designed and painted arabesques are enriched by fantastic flowers, birds, and animals. The inscription in the center in the "tughra" (handsign) style reads: "His Majesty Shihabuddin Muhammad Shahjahan, the King, Warrior of the Faith, may God perpetuate his kingdom and sovereignty." Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story List
"Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album recto: ca. 1645; verso: ca. 1630–40 A "shamsa" (literally, sun) traditionally opened imperial Mughal albums. Worked in bright colors and several tones of gold, the meticulously designed and painted arabesques are enriched by fantastic flowers, birds, and animals. The inscription in the center in the "tughra" (handsign) style reads: "His Majesty Shihabuddin Muhammad Shahjahan, the King, Warrior of the Faith, may God perpetuate his kingdom and sovereignty." Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6770. Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, Part 1 Play or pause #6770. Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as "Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album 451286
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