Bust Length Portrait of a Rajput Prince
18th century
Description
At the center of the page is a portrait bust of a young Rajput prince facing left. He wears a turban with a band of pearls wrapped around the center. He wears a robe (jama) and necklaces, which includes a large pendant and strands of pearls, and an earring of three pearls. He has dark hair, a small, dark mustache, and a cleft chin. His brow is slightly furrowed and his lips are pursed. Rajput style.
Dimensions
7.7 x 6.7 cm (3 1/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1973 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1973.
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