Sheffield, MA
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Indian reverse glass painting of a maharajah and his wife in the original gilded frame. Painting on glass was introduced … Read more Indian reverse glass painting of a maharajah and his wife in the original gilded frame. Painting on glass was introduced into India in the 18th century by itinerant Chinese artists and was generally a middle class art form. Glass paintings done for the rulers were of aristocrats and their mistresses. Pictures for the middle class were of deities. There are two others available in the same size frames. See less
- Dimensions
- 10.25ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 15ʺH
- Styles
- Indian
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. less
Sheffield, MA
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