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Man with Captive Lion

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:
    Man with Captive Lion
  • Date:
    17th century
  • Geography:
    Attributed to India, Bijapur
  • Medium:
    Ink and opaque watercolor on paper and marbled paper
  • Dimensions:
    Image: 11 5/8 × 6 3/4 in. (29.5 × 17.2 cm)
    Mat: 18 × 14 in. (45.7 × 35.6 cm)
  • Classification:
    Codices
  • Credit Line:
    Gursharan and Elvira Sidhu Collection, Seattle
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art