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Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur

Ascribed to Farrukh Beg
ca. 1595–1600 (painting); A.H. 1019/ 1610–11 CE (album page and inscription)
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur
  • Artist: Ascribed to Farrukh Beg in an inscription written by Muhammad Hussain Zarin Qalam
  • Date: ca. 1595–1600 (painting); A.H. 1019/ 1610–11 CE (album page and inscription)
  • Geography: Made in India, Deccan, Bijapur. (none assigned) India, Agra
  • Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Image: 16 5/8 × 10 7/16 in. (42.3 × 26.5 cm)
    Frame: 21 5/8 × 14 15/16 in. (55 × 38 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: National Museum, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art