Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesearly 18th century

By The Mandi Master

"Krishna Swallows the Forest Fire," Illustrated folio from the dispersed "Upright" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God) is a codices Mankot from India created in early 18th century using opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper measuring Page: H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm) W. 8 5/16 in… attributed to The Mandi Master — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper
DimensionsPage: H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm) W. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm) Painting: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm) W. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateearly 18th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Mankot, India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Krishna Swallows the Forest Fire," Illustrated folio from the dispersed "Upright" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God)?

"Krishna Swallows the Forest Fire," Illustrated folio from the dispersed "Upright" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Krishna Swallows the Forest Fire," Illustrated folio from the dispersed "Upright" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God) created?

"Krishna Swallows the Forest Fire," Illustrated folio from the dispersed "Upright" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God) dates to early 18th century.

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"Krishna Swallows the Forest Fire," Illustrated folio from the dispersed "Upright" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God) is crafted from opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper.

Where does "Krishna Swallows the Forest Fire," Illustrated folio from the dispersed "Upright" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story of God) originate?

"Krishna Swallows the Forest Fire," Illustrated folio from the dispersed "Upright" Bhagavata Purana (The Ancient Story 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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