Islamic 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
| Medium | Opaque watercolor and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 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) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Promised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1690–1700 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Chamba, India. 
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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 housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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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) 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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