Folio

North India (Delhi -Agra area) · ca. 1560–65

Asian ArtPaintingsca. 1560–65

By Master of the "Isarda" Bhagavata Purana

Folio is a paintings of North India (Delhi -Agra area) origin created in ca. 1560–65 using opaque watercolor and ink on paper measuring Image: 7 3/8 × 10 1/8 in. (18.7 × 25.7 cm) attributed to Master of the "Isarda" Bhagavata Purana — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and ink on paper
DimensionsImage: 7 3/8 × 10 1/8 in. (18.7 × 25.7 cm)
ClassificationPaintings
DepartmentAsian Art
Credit LineGift of The H. Rubin Foundation Inc., 1972
Dateca. 1560–65

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the North India (Delhi -Agra area) culture. The estimated date range is 1550 – 1575.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Folio?

Folio is housed in the Asian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Folio created?

Folio dates to ca. 1560–65.

What material is Folio made from?

Folio is crafted from opaque watercolor and ink on paper.

Is Folio in the public domain?

Folio 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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