Fine Indian Mughal style miniature painting of a Yogini (female Yogi) sitting on a tiger skin in a landscape. The reverse with a calligraphy text in Arabic and decorated with a gilt scroll on blue border.

Opaque watercolor, ink and gold leaf on paper and cream board and with gold splashes.

17th Century

Board Size: 9" x 13"

Painting Size (including gold leaf border): 5 3/4" x 8"

Painting (Reverse) Size (including blue & gold border): 6 1/2" x 7 3/4"

PROVENANCE: From the collection of John Austin Sands Monks (American painter, etcher 1850 - 1917). The painting was acquired by J.A.S. Monks in the late 19th Century during his travels and was passed down through the family; Sold at Vallot Auctioneers, Providence, Rhode Island in August 2022.

CONDITION: Good overall condition. Small repaired tear to the surface on the tree trunk. Wear, scuffs and light staining to a few areas of the reverse. Please see photos.

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