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"Dervish Leading a Bear", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Painting by Govardhan
recto: early 19th century; verso: later copy of 16th century original
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: "Dervish Leading a Bear", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album
  • Artist: Painting by Govardhan (active ca. 1596–1645)
  • Date: recto: early 19th century; verso: later copy of 16th century original
  • Geography: Attributed to India
  • Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: H. 15 3/16 in. (38.6 cm)
    W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955
  • Object Number: 55.121.10.9
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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