Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1785"The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) is a codices Kangra from India created in ca. 1785 using opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper measuring Page: H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm) W. 5 7/8 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm) W. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm) Painting: H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) W. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Promised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1785 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Kangra, India. 
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What department houses "The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses)?
"The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) created?
"The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) dates to ca. 1785.
What material is "The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) made from?
"The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper.
Where does "The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) originate?
"The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) originates from India.
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