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Indian Miniature Portraits with Jewels and Feathers

A miniature, a gentleman Indian school 19th century 1st: known as Mahomed Shah Badshah, wearing a jewelled and feathered white turban, a pale pink coat with pale blue decoration, two long pearl and jewelled necklaces, dark sky background, gilt frame, oval 2nd: together with a lady, 19th century, wearing traditional bejewelled clothes, her dark hair framed by a white, gold and jewelled sari, with gold and emerald hoop earrings, seated in an interior, a red curtain to dexter, landscape to sinister, oval lengths 3.35 in. and 3.62 in.

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  • Emeralds - Emeralds have been used in jewellery making for thousands of years, and are prized for their deep green colour, which is caused by the presence of chromium and vanadium in the mineral beryl. Because of their rare colour, emeralds are often more valuable than diamonds of a similar size and quality. In jewellery making, emeralds are typically cut into round or oval shapes to maximize their color and clarity. They are often set in gold or platinum and used as the centrepiece of a piece of jewellery, such as a ring or necklace. They can also be used in combination with other gems, such as diamonds, to create intricate and beautiful designs.
  • Dexter - The words dexter and sinister are commonly used in heraldry, but have a more general application in the world of antiques and collectables (mainly sculpture and numismatics) to describe the position of the head of the subject. Dexter, which is Latin for right means the subject is looking to their right, while sinister, which is Latin for left, means the subject is looking to their left.
  • Sinister - The words dexter and sinister are commonly used in heraldry, but have a more general application in the world of antiques and collectables (mainly sculpture and numismatics) to describe the position of the head of the subject. Dexter, which is Latin for right means the subject is looking to their right, while sinister, which is Latin for left, means the subject is looking to their left.

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A miniature, a gentleman Indian school 19th century 1st: known…