Harem night-bathing scene, from the Late Shah Jahan Album (recto)

c. 1653

Gum tempera, gold, and ink on paper

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The fully dressed women in the top and bottom border examine strings of pearls and other jewelry pieces while the attendants on the side bring perfumes and containers probably with other jewels for inspection.

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