Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1700"Matsya, the Fish Incarnation of Vishnu, Slays the Conch Demon," Folio from a Vishnu Avatara (The Incarnations of Vishnu) is a codices Basholi from India created in ca. 1700 using opaque watercolor, gold and applied beetlewing cases (for jewelry) on paper measuring H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, gold and applied beetlewing cases (for jewelry) on paper |
| Dimensions | H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Promised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1700 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Basholi, India. 
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"Matsya, the Fish Incarnation of Vishnu, Slays the Conch Demon," Folio from a Vishnu Avatara (The Incarnations of Vishnu) dates to ca. 1700.
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"Matsya, the Fish Incarnation of Vishnu, Slays the Conch Demon," Folio from a Vishnu Avatara (The Incarnations of Vishnu) is crafted from opaque watercolor, gold and applied beetlewing cases (for jewelry) on paper.
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"Matsya, the Fish Incarnation of Vishnu, Slays the Conch Demon," Folio from a Vishnu Avatara (The Incarnations of Vishnu) originates from India.
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