Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1710–40"Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) is a codices from India created in ca. 1710–40 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring H. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm) W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | H. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm) W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Promised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1710–40 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Punjab Hills, India. 
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What department houses "Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV)?
"Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) created?
"Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) dates to ca. 1710–40.
What material is "Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) made from?
"Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
Where does "Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) originate?
"Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) originates from India.
Is "Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) in the public domain?
"Indra Offers Sita a Plate of Payas, a Heavenly Sweet," Illustrated folio from the “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style IV) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.