Mughal Lady

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This lady thrusts out her chest and adjusts the tika on the forehead at the same time. Striking an extremely sensuous pose she invites the viewer to partake of her abundant curvaceous form. Her ample bosom confined in the loosely fitting choli (bodice), followed by the well delineated waist and the exposed, fleshy abdomen conform to traditional Indian ideals of feminine beauty. She is bedecked in an enormous amount of jewelry, consisting of several necklaces, armbands, bangles, earrings, waistbands etc. Since ancient times ornaments in India are believed not only to accentuate the beauty of a woman but also considered auspicious.

Along the raised circumference of this marble saucer are embossed entwined, dense flowery motifs and creepers in 24 karat gold. These are reminiscent of the floral motifs appearing as incised painted patterns on the Tajmahal. Indeed it was during the reign of Shahjahan that Indian artists refined such depictions, transforming them into a hallmark of Mughal decorative style.

This description by Nitin Kumar, Executive Editor, Exotic India.

These unique artworks come along with a suitable gift box, and also a wooden stand - as shown in the accompanying image on the left.