Description: Mughal Indian miniature manuscript Elephant Hunt Scene, likely repainted in the 19th century, gouache on paper depicting shah Shah Jahan hunting on elephant while riding in a howdah. He holds a shotgun and prepares to shoot a lioness attacking the elephant he rides while his courtiers on foot, horseback and elephant spear the attacking two lionesses. In the background a Brahman bull and mammal run to safety. Reverse with script. Dimensions are: sight size 6 3/4 inches wide X 9 1/2 inches tall; frame measures 15 1/2 inches wide X 18 1/2 inches tall. All measurements are approximate.