Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1845By Shaikh Muhammad Amir of Karraya
A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses is a codices Calcutta from India created in ca. 1845 using opaque watercolor on paper measuring H. 12 in. (30.5 cm) W. 20 in. (50.8 cm) attributed to Shaikh Muhammad Amir of Karraya — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor on paper |
| Dimensions | H. 12 in. (30.5 cm) W. 20 in. (50.8 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art and Rogers Fund, 1994 |
| Date | ca. 1845 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Calcutta, India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses?
A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses created?
A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses dates to ca. 1845.
What material is A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses made from?
A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses is crafted from opaque watercolor on paper.
Where does A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses originate?
A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses originates from India.
Is A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses in the public domain?
A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses is in the public domain and can be freely used.