Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesearly 18th century

Portrait of a Hill Raja, Probably Maharaja Hamir Chand of Kangra is a codices Jammu from India created in early 18th century using opaque watercolor on paper measuring Page: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsPage: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm) Painting: H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm) W. 7 9/16 in. (19.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateearly 18th century

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Geography

Origin: Jammu, India. Flag of India

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What department houses Portrait of a Hill Raja, Probably Maharaja Hamir Chand of Kangra?

Portrait of a Hill Raja, Probably Maharaja Hamir Chand of Kangra is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Portrait of a Hill Raja, Probably Maharaja Hamir Chand of Kangra dates to early 18th century.

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Portrait of a Hill Raja, Probably Maharaja Hamir Chand of Kangra is crafted from opaque watercolor on paper.

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Portrait of a Hill Raja, Probably Maharaja Hamir Chand of Kangra originates from India.

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

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