Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1820By Muhammad Rafi Khan
"Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari is a codices probably Hyderabad from India created in ca. 1820 using translucent and opaque watercolor, ink, gold, and silver on paper measuring H: 19 5/8 in (49.8 cm) x W: 11 3/16 in (28.4 cm) attributed to Muhammad Rafi Khan — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Translucent and opaque watercolor, ink, gold, and silver on paper |
| Dimensions | H: 19 5/8 in (49.8 cm) x W: 11 3/16 in (28.4 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1820 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Hyderabad, India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses "Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari?
"Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari created?
"Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari dates to ca. 1820.
What material is "Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari made from?
"Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari is crafted from translucent and opaque watercolor, ink, gold, and silver on paper.
Where does "Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari originate?
"Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari originates from India.
Is "Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari in the public domain?
"Ali and Omar on the Battlefield", Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari is in the public domain and can be freely used.