Portrait of the Elephant 'Alam Guman, Bichitr, circa 1640

Illustrated album leaf; codices. Date: circa 1640. Dimensions: a) Whole page H. 18.1 in. (46 cm); W. 12.6 in. (32 cm); b) Whole page H. 18.1/8 in. (46 cm); W. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm); Calligraphy page: H. 73/4 in. (19.6 cm); ; W. 3 1/16 in. (7.6 cm). Medium: opaque watercolor and gold on paper. Collection: Metropolitan Museum of Art. Portrait of the Elephant 'Alam Guman MET 1996.98