Early 20th century A.D. A rectangular manuscript page with polychrome painting of an elephant advancing with howdah holding two females, the closer one dangling a decorative collar before a passing horseman offering her a jewel; band of nasta'liq script text above; the elephant's bodyposed from snakes, lions, a crocodile and other creatures; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 573 grams, 34 x 25 cm (13 3/8 x 9 7/8 in.) Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.Condition Report: Very fine condition.