"Ragini Virati, Wife of Shri Raga: An Enthroned Lady Caressing a White Water Buffalo," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)

ca. 1690–1700
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: "Ragini Virati, Wife of Shri Raga: An Enthroned Lady Caressing a White Water Buffalo," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)
  • Date: ca. 1690–1700
  • Culture: India, Punjab Hills, Chamba
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Page: 8 1/2 × 6 3/16 in. (21.6 × 15.7 cm)
    Image (painting): 8 1/2 × 5 5/8 in. (21.6 × 14.3 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Promised Gift of Steven Kossak, The Kronos Collections
  • Object Number: L.2018.44.14
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art