Lady Carrying a Peacock

late 17th–early 18th 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: Lady Carrying a Peacock
  • Date: late 17th–early 18th century
  • Geography: Attributed to India, Deccan, probably Hyderabad
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor and marbled paper on paper
  • Dimensions: Mat: 20 in. × 13 1/2 in. (50.8 × 34.3 cm)
    Image: 8 in. × 5 1/4 in. (20.3 × 13.3 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: John Frederick Lewis Collection, Rare Book Department, Free Library of Philadelphia
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art