TSM Accession: 4630
Pleach No: PIF/000DMP18
Title: Portrait of Sultan Abdullah
Style: Deccani Miniature
Artist: Unknown
Medium: Water colour on paper
Dimensions: 22 x 16 cms
Period: 16th / 17th Century CE
Rights: Telangana State Archaeological Museum, Hyderabad
Documented by: Pleach India Foundation, Hyderabad
The miniature depicts, a magnificent portrait of Sultan Abdullah, one of the Qutb Shahi kings.
The Deccani painting of a Sultan, likely Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah based on the time period (1626-1672). The Sultan has fair skin and wears a white robe with a simple design. He holds a sword and dagger, and his head is adorned with a golden turban and a jeweled feather wreath. The painting is outlined in a thin line and features powerful expressions. An aura around the head and borders framing the portrait highlight the Sultan’s power and elegance.
Preserving this exquisite artistic legacy necessitates conservation efforts, particularly due to damage evident in the background and corners of the painting.
