Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca.1725

By Ustad Murad

"A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series is a codices Bikaner from India created in ca.1725 using brush drawing, and opaque watecolor and gold on paper attributed to Ustad Murad — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBrush drawing, and opaque watecolor and gold on paper
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineOn loan from the Kronos Collections
Dateca.1725

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bikaner, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series?

"A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series created?

"A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series dates to ca.1725.

What material is "A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series made from?

"A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series is crafted from brush drawing, and opaque watecolor and gold on paper.

Where does "A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series originate?

"A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series originates from India.

Is "A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series in the public domain?

"A Month of Heat" Folio from dispersed Baramasa (Months of the Year) Series is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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