Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1590–95"King Sal Visits Kala Yavana", Folio from a Harivamsa (Legend of Hari (Krishna)) is a codices probably Lahore from present-day Pakistan created in ca. 1590–95 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: 13 9/16 x 8 15/16 in. (34.4 x 22.7 cm) Painting: 11… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 13 9/16 x 8 15/16 in. (34.4 x 22.7 cm) Painting: 11 7/16 x 2 3/4 in. (29 x 7 cm) Text page: 9 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. (23.5 x 13.6 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Louis V. Bell Fund, 1967 |
| Date | ca. 1590–95 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Lahore, present-day Pakistan. 
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"King Sal Visits Kala Yavana", Folio from a Harivamsa (Legend of Hari (Krishna)) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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"King Sal Visits Kala Yavana", Folio from a Harivamsa (Legend of Hari (Krishna)) originates from present-day Pakistan.
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