Folio from a Manuscript of the Kitab-i Nauras (Book of Nine Essences) of Sultan Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II

A.H. 1027/ 1618 CE
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Folio from a Manuscript of the Kitab-i Nauras (Book of Nine Essences) of Sultan Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II
  • Calligrapher:
    Khalilullah Butshikan
  • Date:
    A.H. 1027/ 1618 CE
  • Geography:
    Attributed to India, Deccan
  • Medium:
    Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions:
    H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
    W. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm)
  • Classification:
    Codices
  • Credit Line:
    The National Museum, New Delhi, India
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art