Flag of IndiaIslamic 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

MediumOpaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: 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)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1785

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Kangra, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Is "The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) in the public domain?

"The Village Beauty," Folio from the dispersed "Kangra ‘Bihari" Sat Sai (Seven Hundred Verses) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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