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Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback is a codices from India created in 1555 using ink, opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper measuring Image: 7 11/16 × 9 7/8 in. (19.5 × 25.1 cm) Mat: 14 in. ×… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper
DimensionsImage: 7 11/16 × 9 7/8 in. (19.5 × 25.1 cm) Mat: 14 in. × 18 7/8 in. (35.6 × 47.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCincinatti Art Museum, John J. Emery Endowment, 1983.311
Date1555

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Origin: India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback?

Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback created?

Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback dates to 1555.

What material is Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback made from?

Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper.

Where does Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback originate?

Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback originates from India.

Is Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback in the public domain?

Sultan Husain Nizam Shah I of Ahmadnagar on Horseback 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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