Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1775–80

"Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God) is a codices from India created in ca. 1775–80 using ink and opaque watercolor on paper measuring H. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm) W. 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk and opaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsH. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm) W. 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1775–80

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Punjab Hills, India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God)?

"Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God) created?

"Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God) dates to ca. 1775–80.

What material is "Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God) made from?

"Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God) is crafted from ink and opaque watercolor on paper.

Where does "Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God) originate?

"Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God) originates from India.

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

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