Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1700

Book Cover with Tree, Birds, and Insects is a codices Bijapur or Golconda from India created in ca. 1700 using lacquer and gouache with gold on leather measuring Frame: 12 15/16 × 10 1/4 × 5/8 in. (32.8 × 26.1 × 1.6… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLacquer and gouache with gold on leather
DimensionsFrame: 12 15/16 × 10 1/4 × 5/8 in. (32.8 × 26.1 × 1.6 cm) Image: 9 3/16 × 6 5/8 in. (23.4 × 16.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Lent by Howard Hodgkin.
Dateca. 1700

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bijapur or Golconda, Deccan, India. Flag of 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 and gouache with 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.

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

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