A travelling palanquin as used by Europeans. Inscribed: ‘Palankeen travelling. A set of Bearers as above will run from Madras to Raja’s Choultry about 40 miles in about 8 hours.’
Steward holding bills; a palanquin and balustrade in the background. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
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Steward holding bills; a palanquin and balustrade in the background. Inscribed: ‘Diwan. S. Mohammed Ameer Pa’ Std at Kurraya’ (Shaikh Muhammad Amir, painter stationed at Karraya).