Islamic ArtCodicesearly 18th centuryBy 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
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 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) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Promised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015 |
| Date | early 18th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Mankot, 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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