Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1645Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant is a codices Bijapur from India created in ca. 1645 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Frame: 17 3/16 × 22 3/16 × 3/4 in. (43.6 × 56.3 × 1.9… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Frame: 17 3/16 × 22 3/16 × 3/4 in. (43.6 × 56.3 × 1.9 cm) Image: 11 1/4 × 12 5/8 in. (28.6 × 32 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Lent by Howard Hodgkin. |
| Date | ca. 1645 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Bijapur, Deccan, India. 
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What department houses Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant?
Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant created?
Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant dates to ca. 1645.
What material is Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant made from?
Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
Where does Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant originate?
Sultan Muhammad 'Adil Shah and Ikhlas Khan Riding an Elephant originates from India.
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