"Misbah the Grocer Brings the Spy Parran to his House", Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza)
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1570

By Dasavanta|Mithra

"Misbah the Grocer Brings the Spy Parran to his House", Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza) is a codices from India created in ca. 1570 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on cloth; mounted on paper measuring H. 27 7/8 in. (70.8 cm) W. 21 5/8 in. (54.9 cm) attributed to Dasavanta|Mithra — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on cloth; mounted on paper
DimensionsH. 27 7/8 in. (70.8 cm) W. 21 5/8 in. (54.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1924
Dateca. 1570

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Geography

Origin: India. Flag of India

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"Misbah the Grocer Brings the Spy Parran to his House", Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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"Misbah the Grocer Brings the Spy Parran to his House", Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza) dates to ca. 1570.

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"Misbah the Grocer Brings the Spy Parran to his House", Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on cloth; mounted on paper.

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"Misbah the Grocer Brings the Spy Parran to his House", Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza) originates from India.

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"Misbah the Grocer Brings the Spy Parran to his House", Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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