Portret van Mirza Ali Mahomed, een edelman of prins uit Sindh before 1872

This albumen print, taken by British photographer Henry Charles Baskerville Tanner before 1872, depicts Mirza Ali Mahomed, a nobleman or prince from Sindh. The portrait showcases Mirza Ali Mahomed seated, wearing traditional attire and a turban, and holding a sword. Tanner's photograph is a valuable record of 19th-century Sindh, capturing the individual style and social standing of an important figure in the region. The image is framed by a simple oval, a common format for portraits of the time. The details of Mirza Ali Mahomed's attire and the surrounding furnishings provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Sindh.