Mughal Period Bird of Kingfisher Indian Miniature Painting on Old Handmade Paper with Frame

Description

This Miniature Painting is of Kingfisher, Kingfishers are a group of small to medium-sized brightly colored birds in the order Coraciiformes. They have a cosmopolitan distribution, with most species found outside of the Americas.The group is treated either as a single family, Alcedinidae, or as a suborder Alcedines containing three families, Alcedinidae (river kingfishers), Halcyonidae (tree kingfishers),and Cerylidae (water kingfishers). There are roughly 90 species of kingfisher. This is a Handmade Indian Miniature Painting on Old Handmade Paper with the use of Other materials like Selfmade Brushes from Squirrels Hairs, Moulded Wooden Frame (without glass) & Paper Mounting. This is a centuries old rare art and will adorn any decor and is ideal for Display, Collection & Gifting purpose. This Painting is made by Mr. Tilak Gitai who is a renowned artist from Jaipur, India and has got many prestigious awards & recognition in India & abroad for his work. India has been the home of arts and crafts since primitive times and painting is no exception to this fact. Indians knew the art of painting since prehistoric times. Indian paintings like Miniatures paintings, Thangka paintings, Madhubani paintings, Warlis paintings, Tanjore paintings and various others are now an art freak's greatest temptation. Painted geometric designs and symbols have also been found on pottery items belonging to the Indus valley civilization, while the medieval period is remembered for the Persian styled miniature paintings introduced by the Mughals.Painting Inner Length- 10.24 inch, Width- 6.69 inch approx & After Frame Length- 15.24 inch, Width- 11.69 inch approxAny Duties and Taxes applicable will be paid by the buyer only. We will be shipping your order from India and Kindly check the duties and taxes rates as applicable into your country. Package also might delay in delivery if held by customs for checking.