Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1675

By Early Bahu' Master

A Seated Nobleman, Possibly Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, Smoking a Huqqa is a codices Basholi from India created in ca. 1675 using opaque watercolor on paper measuring H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm) W. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm) attributed to Early Bahu' Master — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsH. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm) W. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1675

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Basholi, India. Flag of India

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What department houses A Seated Nobleman, Possibly Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, Smoking a Huqqa?

A Seated Nobleman, Possibly Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, Smoking a Huqqa is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was A Seated Nobleman, Possibly Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, Smoking a Huqqa created?

A Seated Nobleman, Possibly Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, Smoking a Huqqa dates to ca. 1675.

What material is A Seated Nobleman, Possibly Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, Smoking a Huqqa made from?

A Seated Nobleman, Possibly Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, Smoking a Huqqa is crafted from opaque watercolor on paper.

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A Seated Nobleman, Possibly Raja Kirpal Pal of Basohli, Smoking a Huqqa originates from India.

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

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