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Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb on Horseback, Accompanied by Three Attendants
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Within a scrolling vine and floral border is a drawing of a mounted, elderly Aurangzeb. He bears his distinct white beard and a turban. A halo encircles his head. He wears a jama (robe) with a sash tied at the waist. Tucked into the sash is a dagger and a sword. Draped across his body is a strap that is connected to a large shield. With his left hand he holds the reigns of his steed and with his right hand he holds what appears to be a turban ornament. Standing on either side of Aurangzeb’s horse are attendants. The one in the foreground carries a fly whisk over his right shoulder, a symbol of power. The third attendant leads the group.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Grenville L. Winthrop Class of 1886
Title: Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb on Horseback, Accompanied by Three Attendants
Description:
Within a scrolling vine and floral border is a drawing of a mounted, elderly Aurangzeb.
He bears his distinct white beard and a turban.
A halo encircles his head.
He wears a jama (robe) with a sash tied at the waist.
Tucked into the sash is a dagger and a sword.
Draped across his body is a strap that is connected to a large shield.
With his left hand he holds the reigns of his steed and with his right hand he holds what appears to be a turban ornament.
Standing on either side of Aurangzeb’s horse are attendants.
The one in the foreground carries a fly whisk over his right shoulder, a symbol of power.
The third attendant leads the group.
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