Flag of PakistanIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1885

Sikh Akalis on the March is a codices probably Lahore from present-day Pakistan created in ca. 1885 using pencil, pen, ink, watercolor, gold and silver on paper measuring Painting: H. 8 3/8 in. (21.2 cm) W. 10… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumPencil, pen, ink, watercolor, gold and silver on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 8 3/8 in. (21.2 cm) W. 10 7/16 in. (26.5 cm) Mat (Standard Frame A): H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) W. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky Fund, 2004
Dateca. 1885

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Lahore, present-day Pakistan. Flag of Pakistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sikh Akalis on the March?

Sikh Akalis on the March is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sikh Akalis on the March created?

Sikh Akalis on the March dates to ca. 1885.

What material is Sikh Akalis on the March made from?

Sikh Akalis on the March is crafted from pencil, pen, ink, watercolor, gold and silver on paper.

Where does Sikh Akalis on the March originate?

Sikh Akalis on the March originates from present-day Pakistan.

Is Sikh Akalis on the March in the public domain?

Sikh Akalis on the March 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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