Single Leaf of a Portuguese Guard Holding a Double-pointed Lance

Description This Mughal drawing with highlights of color, Walters leaf W.794, is attributable to the early 11th century AH/AD 17th. It appears to have been based on a European print. The back is an unsigned and undated calligraphy page written in Nasta'liq script.

Conservation

Date	Description	Narrative
6/25/1980	Treatment	examined for condition

Exhibitions

• Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces in Miniature. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1984-1985.

Provenance Sale, Sotheby, Parke Bernet, London, 21 April 1980, 1003.90; Walters Art Museum, 1980, by purchase.

Credit Museum purchase, 1980