Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1690–1700

"Ragini Virati, Wife of Shri Raga: An Enthroned Lady Caressing a White Water Buffalo," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is a codices Chamba from India created in ca. 1690–1700 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring Page: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) W. 6 3/16 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) W. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Painting: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) W. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1690–1700

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Chamba, India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Ragini Virati, Wife of Shri Raga: An Enthroned Lady Caressing a White Water Buffalo," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)?

"Ragini Virati, Wife of Shri Raga: An Enthroned Lady Caressing a White Water Buffalo," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Ragini Virati, Wife of Shri Raga: An Enthroned Lady Caressing a White Water Buffalo," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) created?

"Ragini Virati, Wife of Shri Raga: An Enthroned Lady Caressing a White Water Buffalo," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) dates to ca. 1690–1700.

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"Ragini Virati, Wife of Shri Raga: An Enthroned Lady Caressing a White Water Buffalo," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

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"Ragini Virati, Wife of Shri Raga: An Enthroned Lady Caressing a White Water Buffalo," Folio from a dispersed Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) originates from India.

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

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