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Indian Mughal Painting of a Young Prince Holding an Arrow 19th century AD A polychrome painting depicting a young prince standing in a field of wildflowers, dressed in elaborate clothing and headdress encrusted with precious stones; holding a bow in his left and and an arrow in his raised right hand, a shield with stars and crescent moon resting against his side; enclosed in a red and green border with gold foliate motifs. 37 grams, 34 x 21cm (13 1/2 x 8 1/4"). Fine condition. Provenance From the Sidhu family collection; previously the property of the current owner’s late grandfather, chief scoutmaster for Kenya. Footnotes The vendor writes 'The painting is from my grandfather, who has recently passed away. He was a prominent figure being chief scoutmaster for Kenya, migrating there from India in the 1940s, where he became charter president for the Lions club, all the art he purchased was in this time as he would travel back to his home village of Mohi, Punjab every year. My grandfather was headteacher all his life in Kenya, he has met the Queen on several occasions and was commended for his contribution to the scouts.'