An original 19th-century set of 18 Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica.A fantastically vivid set of eighteen 19th-century Indian gouache paintings on transparent mica depicting dancing girls and musicians. The paintings are medium in size, measuring approximately 13 x 9cm.The detailed, colourful images comprise Nautch Dancing Girls; Sarangi-players; Cymbal-player; Tambura-player; Tabla-players; Sitar-player; Kanjira Tambourine-player; Bansuri Flute-players; and Shehnai-players.Indian Company paintings on mica are rare; it is estimated that as of now, there are only around 7,000 mica paintings available in the world.The mica is loose with no mount or backing.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: No. Height: 13cm (5.1″) Width: 9cm (3.5″) Condition: Overall in very good condition, with vivid colours and minimal delamination and toning. A small number have small losses to the mica or small edge nicks. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed.