"The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesverso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530–50

By Nanha|Mir 'Ali Haravi

"The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album is a codices from India created in verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530–50 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper margins: gold and opaque watercolor… measuring H. 15 5/16 in. (38.9 cm) W. 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm) attributed to Nanha|Mir 'Ali Haravi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper Margins: Gold and opaque watercolor on dyed paper
DimensionsH. 15 5/16 in. (38.9 cm) W. 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Rogers Fund and The Kevorkian Foundation Gift, 1955
Dateverso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530–50

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album?

"The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album created?

"The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album dates to verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530–50.

What material is "The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album made from?

"The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper margins: gold and opaque watercolor on dyed paper.

Where does "The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album originate?

"The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album originates from India.

Is "The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album in the public domain?

"The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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