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Medium23 works

Opaque watercolor and ink on paper is a material identified in 23 works at The Met, most commonly used for paintings in the Asian Art department.

Collection Overview

Total Works23
Top DepartmentAsian Art
Top ClassificationPaintings

Notable Works

"Abu'l Mihjan and Sa`d ibn Abi Wakkas Before a Ruler", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din
Codices"Abu'l Mihjan and Sa`d ibn Abi Wakkas Before a Ruler"…
"The Cuckold Carpenter Under the Bed of his Wife and her Lover", Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna
Codices"The Cuckold Carpenter Under the Bed of his Wife and her…
An Orange-Headed Ground Thrush and a Death's-Head Moth on a Purple Ebony Orchid Branch
CodicesAn Orange-Headed Ground Thrush and a Death's-Head Moth on a…
Composite Camel with Attendant
CodicesComposite Camel with Attendant
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Opaque watercolor and ink on paper are in The Met?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 23 works related to Opaque watercolor and ink on paper.

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

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