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What kind of art did the Mughal empire have?
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The Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1761. While there was a variety of art in that period, Mughal painting became quite popular. This miniature painting movement focused on a realistic approach and was quite often found in book illustrations. Shop a selection of Mughal paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Emma Chapman 18k Gold & Oxidized Silver Diamond Mughal Art Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
Handmade in our workshops, it features beautiful Mughal Art engraving work. This is a highly specialized technique of hand engraving work.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Indian Mughal Inspired Brass Wall Hanging, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Visualize a captivating brass wall hanging from the 20th century, a masterpiece that intricately captures the essence of Mughal art and history. This large, hammered brass creation ...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
'Stately Pleasure Dome', South-East Asian, Mughal, Concubines, Fine Gilding
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An 18th century, Mughal painting of a tribal chief, shown richly dressed and reclining in a courtyard surrounded by numerous concubines. Exceptional attention to detail throughout, p...
Category
Mid-18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hanging Mughal Deccani Bronze Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Bird India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Always an integral part of the prayer room, the presence of these lamps was an important aspect of ritual worship offered to a deity.
Islamic Mughal Art antique brass incense burner ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Emma Chapman 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Ring, Artisan Mughal Design, UK
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
The shank of the ring has exquisite hand-engraved patterns on it, known as Mughal Art Work. This is a exceptional kind of hand-engraving work of great finesse.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Solitaire Rings
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage Miniature Persian Painting of Hunters on Horseback
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A miniature antique Indo Persian Mughal Art mixed media painting on paper depicting a hunting scene in a landscape painted in bold colors and with fine details with a background of c...
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Mosaic


