Flag of IndiaIslamic 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

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsH. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm) W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1710–40

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Punjab Hills, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

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