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By Nasiruddin

"Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is a codices from India created in dated 1605 using opaque watercolor on paper measuring Page: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 5 15/16 in. (15.1… attributed to Nasiruddin — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsPage: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm) Painting: H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm) W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Datedated 1605

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Origin: India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)?

"Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) created?

"Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) dates to dated 1605.

What material is "Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) made from?

"Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is crafted from opaque watercolor on paper.

Where does "Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) originate?

"Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) originates from India.

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"Deshakar Ragini: A Prince Looking in a Mirror Tying His Turban," Folio from the dispersed "Chawand" Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) 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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