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Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler Reclining beneath a Takht (seat)

Attributed to the Paris Painter
1565–95
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 an Ahmadnagar Ruler Reclining beneath a Takht (seat)
  • Artist: Attributed to the Paris Painter
  • Date: 1565–95
  • Geography: Attributed to India, Ahmadnagar
  • Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Image: 10 1/16 × 7 5/8 in. (25.5 × 19.3 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Rampur Raza Library
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art