The Emperor Shah ‘Alam II (ruled 1759-1806). Oval; half length, facing left. wearing a fur-trimmed gold coat, and holding a book. Inscribed: ‘Shah Alum Emperour of Indoston.’
The Emperor Shah 'Alam (1759-1806), three-quarter length facing left and holding a jewel and a sword
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The Emperor Shah ‘Alam (1759-1806), three-quarter length facing left and holding a jewel and a sword, with a landscape background. By a Murshidabad artist, c.1770. Inscribed on a cover sheet: ‘Shaw Allum;’ and in a different hand: ‘Mr. Ironside presents his respects to Mr. Maynond’; and on th...