recto: "Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesrecto: late 16th century; verso: ca. 1640

By Bishan Das|Mir 'Ali Haravi

recto: "Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album is a codices from India created in recto: late 16th century; verso: ca. 1640 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring H. 15 1/4 in. (38. 7 cm) W. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm) attributed to Bishan Das|Mir 'Ali Haravi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsH. 15 1/4 in. (38. 7 cm) W. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955
Daterecto: late 16th century; verso: ca. 1640

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: India. Flag of India

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recto: "Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was recto: "Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album created?

recto: "Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album dates to recto: late 16th century; verso: ca. 1640.

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recto: "Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does recto: "Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album originate?

recto: "Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album originates from India.

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recto: "Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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