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An evocative historical photographic portrait depicting a distinguished Indian gentleman dressed in elaborate ceremonial or military-inspired attire, wearing a traditional turban and carrying a long curved sword.
The sitter is shown standing in a formal studio pose, wearing a richly decorated tunic with ornamental detailing, a broad waist sash or belt, traditional trousers and footwear. His carefully arranged turban, prominent moustache and ceremonial sword give the composition a striking aristocratic and historical character.
The photograph is presented within a rectangular mount with multiple contrasting borders, retaining the appearance of a traditional period studio portrait.
Of particular interest to collectors of Indian royal history, princely states, colonial-era photography, historical military costume, antique photographs and South Asian heritage.
Condition: An old photographic print with substantial age-related foxing, staining, discolouration and surface wear, particularly across the background. The sitter and sword remain recognisable. The card mount shows age-related wear, and the reverse has an old handwritten numerical marking.
Origin: India, believed to be associated with the tradition of royal or aristocratic studio portrait photography.
Dimensions: Approximately 30 × 25 cm overall, subject to confirmation.
Included: One mounted historical photograph, as shown in the accompanying images.
