Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1725–50

"Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) is a codices probably Mankot or Nurpur from India created in ca. 1725–50 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsH. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1725–50

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Mankot or Nurpur, India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama)?

"Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) created?

"Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) dates to ca. 1725–50.

What material is "Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) made from?

"Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

Where does "Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) originate?

"Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) originates from India.

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"Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva Mourn the Death of Bali," Illustrated folio from the dispersed “Mankot" Ramayana (The Adventures of Rama) 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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