Kashmiri shawl pattern. By a Kashmir artist, c.1850 Inscribed below: ‘Kashmir shawl pattern received from Divan Joala Sahai.’ Water-colour; 450 by 155 mm. Note: Possibly given to Bowring when on leave in Kashmir in 1851.
Sham Singh Atariwala. By a Punjab artist, c.1850 Inscribed below: ‘Sham Singh Atareewala - killed at Sobraon 1846.’ Water-colour on ivory, oval; 45 by 37 mm. Note: One of the Sikh generals, killed during the first Sikh War.
Purnayya, Diwan and Regent of Mysore 1799-1810, during the minority of Krishnaraja Wadiyar (1796-1868, reg. 1811-31). He is seated in an ornately carved pavilion, with attendants.
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Purnayya, Diwan and Regent of Mysore 1799-1810 during the minority of Krishnaraja Wadiyar (1796-1868, reg. 1811-31). He is seated in an ornately carved pavilion, with attendants. By a Mysore artist, c.1860. Inscribed below: ‘Purnia, the Dewan and Regent of Mysore.’ Opaque water-colour, height...