Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1700Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects is a codices Bijapur or Golconda from India created in ca. 1700 using lacquer, opaque watercolor and gold on leather measuring Frame: 12 15/16 × 10 1/4 × 9/16 in. (32.9 × 26.1 × 1.5… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Lacquer, opaque watercolor and gold on leather |
| Dimensions | Frame: 12 15/16 × 10 1/4 × 9/16 in. (32.9 × 26.1 × 1.5 cm) Image: 9 1/16 × 6 7/16 in. (23 × 16.3 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Lent by Howard Hodgkin. |
| Date | ca. 1700 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Bijapur or Golconda, Deccan, India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects?
Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects created?
Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects dates to ca. 1700.
What material is Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects made from?
Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects is crafted from lacquer, opaque watercolor and gold on leather.
Where does Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects originate?
Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects originates from India.
Is Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects in the public domain?
Book Cover with Tree, Birds and Insects is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.