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Portrait of Malik 'Ambar

early 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: Portrait of Malik 'Ambar
  • Date: early 17th century
  • Geography: Attributed to India, Ahmadnagar
  • Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: 12 × 8 5/16 in. (30.5 × 21.1 cm)
    Frame: 18 3/4 × 14 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (47.6 × 37.5 × 3.2 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Arthur Mason Knapp Fund
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art