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Dervish Seated in Contemplation

mid-17th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Dervish Seated in Contemplation
  • Date:
    mid-17th century
  • Geography:
    Attributed to India, Bijapur
  • Medium:
    Marbling, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
  • Dimensions:
    Image: 6 7/16 × 4 3/4 in. (16.4 × 12 cm)
    Frame: 23 1/16 × 17 1/16 in. (58.6 × 43.3 cm)
  • Classification:
    Codices
  • Credit Line:
    The San Diego Museum of Art, Edwin Binney 3rd Collection, 1990.445
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art