Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1700–30

"Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) is a codices from India created in ca. 1700–30 using opaque watercolor on paper measuring H. 13 3/4 in. (35 cm) W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsH. 13 3/4 in. (35 cm) W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1700–30

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Punjab Hills, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III)?

"Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) created?

"Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) dates to ca. 1700–30.

What material is "Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) made from?

"Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) is crafted from opaque watercolor on paper.

Where does "Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) originate?

"Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) originates from India.

Is "Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) in the public domain?

"Angada, Prince of the Monkeys, Destroys Ravana’s Palace and Steals His Crown," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style III) 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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