Folio

India (Rajasthan, Amber?) · ca. 1610

Asian ArtPaintingsca. 1610

Folio is a paintings of India (Rajasthan, Amber?) origin created in ca. 1610 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Sheet: 5 11/16 × 5 3/16 in. (14.4 × 13.2 cm) — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsSheet: 5 11/16 × 5 3/16 in. (14.4 × 13.2 cm)
ClassificationPaintings
DepartmentAsian Art
Credit LineGift of Steven Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1990
Dateca. 1610

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the India (Rajasthan, Amber?) culture. The estimated date range is 1600 – 1620.

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. 1610.

What material is Folio made from?

Folio is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold 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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