Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1660-70By Master of the Early Rasamanjari
"The Devi, in the Form of Bhadrakali, Standing on the Corpse of a Giant Brahmin," Illustrated folio from a dispersed "Tantric Devi" series is a codices Basholi from India created in ca. 1660-70 using opaque watercolor, gold, silver and beetlewing cases on paper measuring Page: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Painting: H. 7… attributed to Master of the Early Rasamanjari — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, gold, silver and beetlewing cases on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Painting: H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm) W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Promised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1660-70 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Basholi, India. 
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