Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1690–1710

"Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II) is a codices Jammu (Bahu) from India created in ca. 1690–1710 using opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper measuring H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) W. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper
DimensionsH. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) W. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1690–1710

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Jammu (Bahu), India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II)?

"Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II) created?

"Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II) dates to ca. 1690–1710.

What material is "Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II) made from?

"Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II) is crafted from opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper.

Where does "Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II) originate?

"Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II) originates from India.

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"Rama Interviews Sita in a Palace Interior," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Shangri" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) (Style II) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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