Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1630–70

A Parrot Perched on a Mango Tree; a Ram Tethered Below is a codices Golconda created in ca. 1630–70 using ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring Image: 9 7/16 × 5 9/16 in. (23.9 × 14.1 cm) Mat: 10 3/8 × 6… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsImage: 9 7/16 × 5 9/16 in. (23.9 × 14.1 cm) Mat: 10 3/8 × 6 3/16 in. (26.3 × 15.7 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineJagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad
Dateca. 1630–70

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses A Parrot Perched on a Mango Tree; a Ram Tethered Below?

A Parrot Perched on a Mango Tree; a Ram Tethered Below is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was A Parrot Perched on a Mango Tree; a Ram Tethered Below created?

A Parrot Perched on a Mango Tree; a Ram Tethered Below dates to ca. 1630–70.

What material is A Parrot Perched on a Mango Tree; a Ram Tethered Below made from?

A Parrot Perched on a Mango Tree; a Ram Tethered Below is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

Is A Parrot Perched on a Mango Tree; a Ram Tethered Below in the public domain?

A Parrot Perched on a Mango Tree; a Ram Tethered Below 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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