Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1520­30

"In Attacking Narada’s Fortress at Progjyotishpur, Vishnu Slays the Demon General Mura," Folio from the “Palam” or “Scotch Tape" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God) is a codices Delhi or Agra from India created in ca. 1520­30 using opaque watercolor on paper measuring H. 6 15/16 in. (17.7 cm) W. 9 in. (22.8 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsH. 6 15/16 in. (17.7 cm) W. 9 in. (22.8 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1520­30

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Origin: Delhi or Agra, India. Flag of India

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"In Attacking Narada’s Fortress at Progjyotishpur, Vishnu Slays the Demon General Mura," Folio from the “Palam” or “Scotch Tape" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God) dates to ca. 1520­30.

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"In Attacking Narada’s Fortress at Progjyotishpur, Vishnu Slays the Demon General Mura," Folio from the “Palam” or “Scotch Tape" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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