Islamic 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
| Medium | Ink and opaque watercolor on paper |
| Dimensions | H. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm) W. 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Promised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1775–80 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Punjab Hills, India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
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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"Indra Worships the Elephant-Headed God Ganesha, Seated on a Throne" Folio from the “Second” or “Tehri Garhwal” Gita Govinda (Song of God) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.