"A Raja and a Guest Seated on a Terrace Listening to Musicians Perform", Folio from a manuscript of the Raga Darshan of Anup
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesAH 1214/1799–1800 AD

"A Raja and a Guest Seated on a Terrace Listening to Musicians Perform", Folio from a manuscript of the Raga Darshan of Anup is a codices Hyderabad from India created in AH 1214/1799–1800 AD using gouache on paper measuring H. 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm) W. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGouache on paper
DimensionsH. 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm) W. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art and funds from various donors, 2007
DateAH 1214/1799–1800 AD

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Geography

Origin: Hyderabad, India. Flag of India

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What department houses "A Raja and a Guest Seated on a Terrace Listening to Musicians Perform", Folio from a manuscript of the Raga Darshan of Anup?

"A Raja and a Guest Seated on a Terrace Listening to Musicians Perform", Folio from a manuscript of the Raga Darshan of Anup is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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"A Raja and a Guest Seated on a Terrace Listening to Musicians Perform", Folio from a manuscript of the Raga Darshan of Anup dates to AH 1214/1799–1800 AD.

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"A Raja and a Guest Seated on a Terrace Listening to Musicians Perform", Folio from a manuscript of the Raga Darshan of Anup is crafted from gouache on paper.

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

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