Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1690–1700

"Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is a codices Chamba from India created in ca. 1690–1700 using opaque watercolor on paper heightened with gold measuring Page: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) W. 6 1/8 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor on paper heightened with gold
DimensionsPage: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) W. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm) Painting: H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) W. 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1690–1700

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Chamba, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)?

"Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) created?

"Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) dates to ca. 1690–1700.

What material is "Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) made from?

"Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is crafted from opaque watercolor on paper heightened with gold.

Where does "Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) originate?

"Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) originates from India.

Is "Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) in the public domain?

"Madhava Ragaputra, Son of Bhairava Raga: A Young Prince Seated on a Throne, Gazing in a Mirror," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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