Art, Symbol & Imagination
Maharaja Ranjit Singh with Emerald Beads
A white-bearded ruler in a green robe sits against deep red cushions with long bead necklaces across his chest. The caption identifies Ranjit Singh and credits Jiwan Ram’s portrait taken at Rupar in 1831.
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After Jiwan Ram (portrait, 1831). "Maharaja Ranjit Singh with Emerald Beads" [editorial title]. In The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, George Frederick Kunz. Reading edition, undated edition. Source scan leaf 61. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0595-0061
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After Jiwan Ram (portrait, 1831). Maharaja Ranjit Singh with Emerald Beads. The Curious Lore of Precious Stones. Scan leaf 61. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0595-0061