"Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love)
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1700

"Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) is a codices from India created in ca. 1700 using ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper measuring Miniature: H. 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm); W. 5 5/8 in. (14.4… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper
DimensionsMiniature: H. 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm); W. 5 5/8 in. (14.4 cm) Folio: H. 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2011
Dateca. 1700

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Deccan, India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love)?

"Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) created?

"Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) dates to ca. 1700.

What material is "Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) made from?

"Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper.

Where does "Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) originate?

"Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) originates from India.

Is "Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) in the public domain?

"Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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