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The colours of this painting are rich and glowing and the paint is very thick. The ruler sits on a raised seat against a cushion. On the carpet beside him are a rose-water sprinkler and a paan box. Behind him is an attendant standing in front of a rolled blind and holding a peacock fan. They wear transparent costumes, sashes, turbans and jewellery. There is an unusual glowing colour of orange, lime green and purple. 

The musicians are Hindus because their robes fasten under their left arms. The musician with an animal head, directing the music and playing cymbals, is meant to be a god.

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