Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1605"The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana is a codices from India created in ca. 1605 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm) W. 7… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: H. 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm) W. 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm) Page: H. 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm) W. 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky Fund, 2002 |
| Date | ca. 1605 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses "The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana?
"The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana created?
"The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana dates to ca. 1605.
What material is "The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana made from?
"The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
Where does "The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana originate?
"The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana originates from India.
Is "The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana in the public domain?
"The Court of Ravana", Folio from a Ramayana is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026