An antique Oriental miniature painting dated circa 1870 and depicting an architectural scene with a view of The Qutub Minar in Delhi, India. Housed in an old carved wood frame with traces of gilding. The Qutub Minar is a minaret and victory tower that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city, mostly built between 1199 and 1220. This victory tower is a symbol of the synthesis of traditional Islamic architecture and Southwestern Asian design. Antique Miniature Paintings, Decorative Collectibles, Oriental Fine Art For Collectors.