2 Antique Indian Miniatures Portraits Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan & Empress Mumtaz Mahal Silver Pendants

Antique 19th-century excellent quality two Indian miniatures portraits of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife, Mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu Begum), mounted in the sterling silver frame as pendants.
Each miniature is finely hand-painted in gouache on an oval, natural wafer. The miniature paintings show the artist's outstanding skills, such as fine facial details, patterns on opulent dresses, and intricate jewelry details.
The miniatures are inscribed on the back with the name of the person they represent.

Mirza Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Khurram (5 January 1592 – 22 January 1666), also known as Shah Jahan I. Lit. 'King of the World') was the fifth Mughal Emperor, reigning from 1628 until 1658. During his reign, the Mughals reached the peak of their architectural and cultural achievements.
Mumtaz Mahal was the favorite wife of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, born Arjumand Banu Begum (27 April 1593 – 17 June 1631), was the empress consort of the Mughal Empire from 19 January 1628 to 17 June 1631 as the chief consort of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. She died shortly after giving birth to her fourteenth child in 1631. The following year, the emperor began the construction of the mausoleum to enshrine her body, resulting in the world-renowned Taj Mahal.

MEASUREMENTS:
The overall length of each pendant, including suspension mounts, is 6.5 cm (2.56 inches).

CONDITION: There is an old crack at the front of the portrait of Shah Jahan that has been glued together, along with some discoloration in the background paint. The silver frame shows signs of age and use.

NOTE: It's highly uncommon to come across a matching pair of miniature portraits featuring Shah Jahan and his wife, Mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal, mounted as pendants. What's even more remarkable is that these portraits were kept together for over 150 years without being separated.