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By Khalilullah Butshikan

Folio from a Manuscript of the Kitab-i Nauras (Book of Nine Essences) of Sultan Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II is a codices Bijapur from India created in dated 1618 (AH 1027) using ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper measuring Mat: 20 × 15 in. (50.8 × 38.1 cm) Sheet: 8 1/8 × 4 3/8 in… attributed to Khalilullah Butshikan — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsMat: 20 × 15 in. (50.8 × 38.1 cm) Sheet: 8 1/8 × 4 3/8 in. (20.6 × 11.1 cm) Frame: 20 5/8 × 15 5/8 × 1 1/4 in. (52.4 × 39.7 × 3.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection 2013.284.b
Datedated 1618 (AH 1027)

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bijapur, Deccan, India. Flag of India

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Folio from a Manuscript of the Kitab-i Nauras (Book of Nine Essences) of Sultan Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II is crafted from ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper.

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

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