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Thakur Zorawar Singh, identified in the Persian inscription above, wears a costume that is unique to Rajasthan, especially the regions of Marwar and Ghanerao. This included the tall turban wound tight, as well as the fitted jama with flared and open neckline. His floral bracelets represent a touch of further verve.
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Title: Portrait of Thakur Zorawar Singh
Date: mid–18th century
Geography: Made in India, possibly Ghanerao, Udaipur, Rajashan
Medium: Black ink in varying dilutions, brush applied with select passages, opaque watercolor with shell gold on paper, black chalk verso on hand-made medium weight bast fibered paper, warqa
Dimensions:
H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Classification: Codices
Object Number: 2025.102
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