Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1680By Kamal Muhammad|Chand Muhammad
The House of Bijapur is a codices Bijapur from India created in ca. 1680 using ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper measuring Page: H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm) W. 12 13/16 in… attributed to Kamal Muhammad|Chand Muhammad — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm) W. 12 13/16 in. (32.5cm) Mat: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm) W. 16 in. (40.6 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Gifts in memory of Richard Ettinghausen; Schimmel Foundation Inc., Ehsan Yarshater, Karekin Beshir Ltd., Margaret Mushekian, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ablat and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome A. Straka Gifts; The Friends of the Islamic Department Fund; Gifts of Mrs. A. Lincoln Scott and George Blumenthal, Bequests of Florence L. Goldmark, Charles R. Gerth and Millie Bruhl Frederick, and funds from various donors, by exchange; Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art and Rogers Fund, 1982 |
| Date | ca. 1680 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Bijapur, Deccan, India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses The House of Bijapur?
The House of Bijapur is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was The House of Bijapur created?
The House of Bijapur dates to ca. 1680.
What material is The House of Bijapur made from?
The House of Bijapur is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper.
Where does The House of Bijapur originate?
The House of Bijapur originates from India.
Is The House of Bijapur in the public domain?
The House of Bijapur is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026