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By Ruknuddin

"Gujari Ragini: A Lady With A Vina Seated on a Bed of Lotus Flowers" Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is a codices Bikaner from India created in dated 1664 (Samvat 1721) using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring Page: H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm) W. 7 1/8 in… attributed to Ruknuddin — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm) W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm) Painting: H. 6 in. (15.2 cm) W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Datedated 1664 (Samvat 1721)

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bikaner, India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Gujari Ragini: A Lady With A Vina Seated on a Bed of Lotus Flowers" Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)?

"Gujari Ragini: A Lady With A Vina Seated on a Bed of Lotus Flowers" Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Gujari Ragini: A Lady With A Vina Seated on a Bed of Lotus Flowers" Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) created?

"Gujari Ragini: A Lady With A Vina Seated on a Bed of Lotus Flowers" Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) dates to dated 1664 (Samvat 1721).

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"Gujari Ragini: A Lady With A Vina Seated on a Bed of Lotus Flowers" Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

Where does "Gujari Ragini: A Lady With A Vina Seated on a Bed of Lotus Flowers" Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) originate?

"Gujari Ragini: A Lady With A Vina Seated on a Bed of Lotus Flowers" Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) originates from India.

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

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