Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Festival of Al-Mohurram.", India. A view of the Muharram festival, a Shi‘a festival that commemorates the death of the Prophet’s grandson, Imam Husain, during the battle of Karbala. DATE PRINTED: 1844. SIZE: The printed area of the view, including titles, is approximately 16 x 11 cm, 6.25 x 4.25 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Henry Melville (1792-1870), engraved by Francis William Topham (Leeds 15 April 1808 – 31 March 1877 Córdoba). PROVENANCE: Published in "The People's Gallery of Engravings", 1844. TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. There is a split in the right margin not affecting the printed image. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Muharram festival is a Shi‘a festival that commemorates the death of the Prophet’s grandson, Imam Husain, during the battle of Karbala. The festival starts on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and lasts for ten days. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 7.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-02-06T11:51:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.62 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Artist: Henry Melville
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: Medium
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Topographical
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1844
Theme: Topographical
Production Technique: Steel Engraving
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
