Timur distributes gifts from his grandson, the Prince of Multan, from a Zafar-nama (Book of Victories)
Medium
Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Dimensions
image: 14.7 × 9.8 cm · sheet: 28.2 × 20.2 cm
Classification
Painting
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski
Accession Number
2012.301
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About this artwork
The Turkic conqueror Timur (1336–1405) is the Mughal emperor Akbar’s most celebrated paternal ancestor. He sits on a terrace, shaded by a crimson awning. The blue carpet with gold border marking his high status is covered with a floral vine pattern that became fashionable in the 1500s. This scene takes place in a territory governed by Timur’s grandson, who sent him gifts of horses, camels, and a variety of luxury items. Timur is in the process of regifting them to members of his entourage in acc...