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521. Add Or 5475, f.36

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.36
Title:
The Zinat al-Masajid mosque. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s)
Scope & Content:
The Zinat al-Masajid mosque built by Zinat al-Nisa Begum, a daughter of the Emperor Aurungzeb. Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i zinat al-masajid nazd-i kothi-i Ahmad Bakhsh Khan.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

522. Add Or 5475, f.37(a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.37(a)
Title:
The Diwan-i 'Am from the west. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s)
Scope & Content:
The Diwan-i ‘Am from the west. Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i divan-i ‘amm andarun-i qil‘a-i shahjahanabad’. ‘‘amal-i Mazhar ‘Ali Khan.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

523. Add Or 5475, f.37(b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.37(b)
Title:
The imperial jharoka in the Diwan-i 'Am. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s)
Scope & Content:
Closer view of the imperial ‘jharoka’ in the Diwan-i ‘Am. Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i kursi andarun-i divan-i ‘amm ast’. ‘‘amal-i Mazhar ‘Ali Khan.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

524. Add Or 5475, f.38

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.38
Title:
The panel of Florentine pietra dura work representing Orpheus charming the wild animals with his music, installed at the back of the throne in the jharoka of the Diwan-i 'Am in the Delhi palace. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
The panel of Florentine ‘pietra dura’ work representing Orpheus charming the wild animals with his music, installed at the back of throne in the ‘jharoka.’ 23.5 by 15.5 cm. Note: See Ebba Koch, ‘Shah Jahan and Orpheus’, Graz, 1988.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

525. Add Or 5475, f.39

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.39
Title:
Five smaller panels representing birds, plants etc., of Florentine pietra dura work installed at the back of the throne in the jharoka of the Diwan-i 'Am in the Delhi palace. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
Five smaller panels representing birds, plants etc., from the same place. Each 7 by 5.5 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

526. Add Or 5475, f.40

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.40
Title:
Four smaller panels representing birds, plants etc., of Florentine pietra dura work, as well as Mughal pietra dura work, installed at the back of the throne in the jharoka of the Diwan-i 'Am in the Delhi palace. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
Four similar panels, together with three others representing the Mughal inlay work on the same site.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

527. Add Or 5475, f.41

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.41
Title:
Three smaller panels representing birds, plants etc., of Florentine pietra dura work, as well as a large panel of Mughal work, installed at the back of the throne in the jharoka of the Diwan-i 'Am in the Delhi palace. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
Three similar panels, and one larger Mughal panel.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

528. Add Or 5475, f.42(a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.42(a)
Title:
The Shah Burj (still with its cupola) at the north-est corner of the Red Fort. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
The Shah Burj (still with its cupola) at the north-east corner of the Red Fort. Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i shah burj andarun-i qil‘a-i shahjahanabad’.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

529. Add Or 5475, f.42(b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.42(b)
Title:
The marble and agate basin within the Shah Burj decorated with inlaid semi-precious stones. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
The marble and agate basin within the Shah Burj decorated with inlaid semi-precious stones.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

530. Add Or 5475, f.43(a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5475, f.43(a)
Title:
The Sonehri Masjid or Golden Mosque of Nawab Bahadur Khan. From the 'Metcalfe Album.'. Artist(s): Mazhar 'Ali Khan (fl.1840s), and studio
Scope & Content:
The Sonehri Masjid or Golden Mosque of Nawab Bahadur ‘Ali Khan, built 1747, opposite the palace. Inscribed: ‘naqsha-i masjid-i navab Bahadur ‘Ali Khan bara qil‘a.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1842-1844
Extent:
1 Item

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