INDIA, Wedding scene at the court of a Mughal... Lot 1

INDIA, Wedding scene at the court of a Mughal ruler, opaque colors on silk, 101x75cm, probably 19th century, R *Presumably depicting a wedding scene at the court of a Mughal ruler (16th to mid-19th century), as suggested by the style of dress shown, which can also be observed in a similar style in a miniature from the British Museum (cf. www.britishmuseum.org/collection/ob ject/W_1920-0917-0-13-13). The bride and groom are in a garden on a meadow under a richly stocked mango tree (a symbol of fertility). In the foreground are various vessels, presumably containing oils, tinctures, food, wine and desserts. In the background, the decorated bed is being prepared by two women. The bride is being sprayed with something that looks like henna by an assistant. The many (court) ladies, some of whom are playing musical instruments, frame the lovers (bride and groom) and underscore the festive mood. The traditional framing of the depiction with a garland of leaves on a gold background and a further blue-ground border are reminiscent of a carpet due to the size of the picture.