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Mahliqa, Daughter of the Emperor of China, Pointing at the Bird-Man Khwaja Mubarak
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Mahliqa, Daughter of the Emperor of China, Pointing at the Bird-Man Khwaja Mubarak
Mahliqa, Daughter of the Emperor of China, Pointing at the Bird-Man Khwaja Mubarak: A Leaf from a Poetical Romance Relating to Shah Alam I (verso); Stenciled Scenes of Lion and Gazelle (verso), c. 1710. A Persian inscription identifies the bird-man in the tree by name, but the text in which he appears remains unidentified. Also unknown is the Chinese princess Mahliqa (" she who has a face like the moon" ), named in a Persian inscription written in front of her face. The artist depicts her in the dress of a Mughal court lady, except for the addition of an unusual headdress, and her handmaidens all look Indian. They gesture to the bird-man from the opposite side of a formal garden canal with fountains. A fortified city lies in the distance behind the walled garden, while creatures peer up at the fabulous composite figure from the water below
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Early 18th Century Mughal Opaque Watercolour With Gold On Paper Recto Verso
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This print showcases a mesmerizing artwork titled "Mahliqa, Daughter of the Emperor of China, Pointing at the Bird-Man Khwaja Mubarak". Created around 1710 during the Mughal era in India, this piece is rich in cultural and artistic significance. The image depicts Mahliqa, a Chinese princess known for her ethereal beauty as described by a Persian inscription. Dressed in traditional Mughal court attire with an intriguing headdress, she stands alongside her Indian handmaidens. Intriguingly, Mahliqa points towards the enigmatic bird-man named Khwaja Mubarak perched on a tree. While his identity remains unknown due to an unidentified text accompanying him, his presence adds an air of mystique to the composition. Surrounding them is a meticulously designed formal garden canal adorned with fountains that separates them from their gesture-filled counterparts. The artist's attention to detail extends beyond the main subjects; creatures peer up at this fabulous composite figure from below while a fortified city looms distantly behind the walled garden. The use of ink and gold on pink speckled paper enhances both sides of this artwork. Preserved within The Cleveland Museum of Art collection today, this early 18th-century masterpiece continues to captivate viewers with its intricate storytelling and fusion of diverse cultures. It serves as a testament to the artistic prowess and cross-cultural exchanges prevalent during that period in history.
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