Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1590–95"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The 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 H. 11 3/8 in. x W. 7 7/8 in. (28.9 x 20 cm) — 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 | H. 11 3/8 in. x W. 7 7/8 in. (28.9 x 20 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward C. Moore Jr. Gift, 1928 |
| Date | ca. 1590–95 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Lahore, present-day Pakistan. 
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"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)) dates to ca. 1590–95.
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"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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