Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1595–1600 (painting); A.H. 1019/ A.D. 1610–11 (album page and inscription)

By Farrukh Beg

Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur is a codices Bijapur|Agra from India|India created in ca. 1595–1600 (painting); A.H. 1019/ A.D. 1610–11 (album page and inscription) using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image: 16 5/8 × 10 7/16 in. (42.3 × 26.5 cm) Frame: 21 5/8… attributed to Farrukh Beg — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsImage: 16 5/8 × 10 7/16 in. (42.3 × 26.5 cm) Frame: 21 5/8 × 14 15/16 in. (55 × 38 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineNational Museum, Prague, Czech Republic
Dateca. 1595–1600 (painting); A.H. 1019/ A.D. 1610–11 (album page and inscription)

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bijapur|Agra, Deccan, India|India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur?

Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur created?

Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur dates to ca. 1595–1600 (painting); A.H. 1019/ A.D. 1610–11 (album page and inscription).

What material is Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur made from?

Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur originate?

Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur originates from India|India.

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Sultan Ibrahim `Adil Shah II Playing the Tambur 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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