Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1610–20

By "Bodleian painter"

Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets is a codices Bijapur from India created in ca. 1610–20 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image: 6 11/16 × 4 in. (17 × 10.2 cm) Mount: 22 × 16 in… attributed to "Bodleian painter" — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsImage: 6 11/16 × 4 in. (17 × 10.2 cm) Mount: 22 × 16 in. (55.9 × 40.6 cm) Frame: 23 11/16 × 17 11/16 × 7/8 in. (60.1 × 44.9 × 2.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCourtesy of the Trustees of the British Museum
Dateca. 1610–20

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bijapur, Deccan, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets?

Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets created?

Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets dates to ca. 1610–20.

What material is Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets made from?

Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets originate?

Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets originates from India.

Is Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets in the public domain?

Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Holding Castanets 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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