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Portrait of a Hill Raja, Probably Maharaja Hamir Chand of Kangra

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: Portrait of a Hill Raja, Probably Maharaja Hamir Chand of Kangra
  • Date: early 18th century
  • Culture: India, Punjab Hills, Jammu
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor on paper
  • Dimensions: Page: 8 in. × 11 1/4 in. (20.3 × 28.6 cm)
    Image (painting): 7 3/4 × 7 9/16 in. (19.7 × 19.2 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Promised Gift of Steven Kossak, The Kronos Collections
  • Object Number: L.2018.44.11
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art