Ottoman Manuscript Library

Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of a Man

Author: Attributed to Riza-yi 'Abbasi (Iranian, ca. 1565–d. 1635)

Date: ca. 1600

Publication Date: ca. 1600

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bracelet, One of a Pair

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bowl

Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur. Attributed to Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ceramic Fragment

Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Place: Found/excavated Iraq, Ctesiphon

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Gauri Ragini: A Maiden Picking Blossoms from a Tree

Date: Late 16th century

Publication Date: Late 16th century

Publication Place: Made in India, Northern Deccan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Flask

Date: 9th century

Publication Date: 9th century

Publication Place: Attributed to probably Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Page of Calligraphy from a Kalila wa Dimna

Date: second quarter 16th century

Publication Date: second quarter 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Gujarat, probably based on an Egyptian original

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Coat (Choga)

Date: mid-19th century or earlier

Publication Date: mid-19th century or earlier

Publication Place: Made in Present-day Turkmenistan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bifolium from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: 15th century

Publication Date: 15th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt or Syria

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Kohl Flask

Date: probably 10th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 10th–12th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran or Central Asia

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Beads and Pendants

Date: 8th–13th century

Publication Date: 8th–13th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Company Officer Receiving a Nobleman

Date: ca. 1760–65

Publication Date: ca. 1760–65

Publication Place: Country of Origin India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Swan-Neck Glass Bottle

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Panel with Sketches of a Man, a Lion and an Arabesque

Date: 9th century

Publication Date: 9th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Bowl

Date: 14th–15th century

Publication Date: 14th–15th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Sultan Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II Venerates a Sufi Saint

Author: 'Ali Riza 'Abbasi (Indian, active ca. 1600–1650)

Date: ca. 1620–30

Publication Date: ca. 1620–30

Publication Place: Made in India, Deccan, Bijapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Buffaloes in Combat

Author: Attributed to Miskin (active ca. 1570–1604)

Date: late 16th century

Publication Date: late 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ceramic Fragment

Date: probably 9th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 9th–12th century

Publication Place: Found/excavated Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Cup

Date: 13th–16th century

Publication Date: 13th–16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to probably Turkey

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Cosmetics Mortar

Date: 10th–12th century

Publication Date: 10th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bowl

Date: 12th–13th century

Publication Date: 12th–13th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Rayy

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lamp

Date: 10th century

Publication Date: 10th century

Publication Place: From Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Coin

Date: dated 342 AH/953 CE

Publication Date: dated 342 AH/953 CE

Publication Place: From Iran, Nishapur. Minted in present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Hindu Saint with Two Disciples and Two Musicians on a Rooftop in the Evening

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Deccan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Relief with Foliated Cross

Date: 6th–7th century

Publication Date: 6th–7th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bowl

Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Robe (Jama)

Date: ca. 1628–58

Publication Date: ca. 1628–58

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of Mirza Hashem Amin Khalvat

Author: Abu`l Hasan Ghaffari, known as Sani' al-Mulk (Iranian, 1814–66)

Date: mid-19th century

Publication Date: mid-19th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Dervish Leading a Bear", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Author: Painting by Govardhan (active ca. 1596–1645)

Date: recto: ca. 1630–40; verso: ca. 1530–40

Publication Date: recto: ca. 1630–40; verso: ca. 1530–40

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ceramic Fragment

Date: 14th–15th century

Publication Date: 14th–15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt, Fustat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Earring, One of a Pair

Date: first half 20th century

Publication Date: first half 20th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Algeria, Kabylie

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Horse Harness

Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Sprinkler Bottle with Fesse Emblem

Date: late 13th–early 14th century

Publication Date: late 13th–early 14th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bracelet (Pahunchi), One of a Pair

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Northern India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bowl

Date: 13th century

Publication Date: 13th century

Publication Place: Probably from Iran, Kashan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Kohl Flask

Date: probably 10th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 10th–12th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran or Central Asia

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Album Leaf with Shi'a Invocation

Date: 17th century

Publication Date: 17th century

Publication Place: Made in Northern India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bead

Date: 8th–13th century

Publication Date: 8th–13th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of Molding

Date: 6th–7th century

Publication Date: 6th–7th century

Publication Place: Found Egypt, Saqqara

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lamp

Date: 5th–6th century

Publication Date: 5th–6th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bookbinding Element

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran or Turkey

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bowl with Eight-Pointed Star

Date: late 8th–9th century

Publication Date: late 8th–9th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Abaya Cloak

Date: late 19th–early 20th century

Publication Date: late 19th–early 20th century

Publication Place: Made in Syria, probably Aleppo or Damascus

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Earring, One of a Pair

Date: 12th century

Publication Date: 12th century

Publication Place: Found Iran, probably Gurgan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Bowl

Date: 14th–15th century

Publication Date: 14th–15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Seal Impression

Date: 8th–10th century

Publication Date: 8th–10th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Aquatic Birds at a Pool", Folio from the Davis Album

Date: late 17th or early 18th century

Publication Date: late 17th or early 18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Beads

Date: 8th–13th century

Publication Date: 8th–13th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Kai Kavus Ascends to the Sky", Folio 134r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)

Date: ca. 1525–30

Publication Date: ca. 1525–30

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Tabriz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam Wrestles with Puladvand", Folio from a Shahnama

Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)

Date: 15th century

Publication Date: 15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Cup

Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Swan-Neck Bottle (Ashkdan)

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, possibly Shiraz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Button or Bead

Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lid for a Dish

Date: 19th century possibly

Publication Date: 19th century possibly

Publication Place: Country of Origin Egypt possibly

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Scented Necklace

Date: 19th–first half 20th century

Publication Date: 19th–first half 20th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Algeria

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bottle Neck

Date: 10th–11th century

Publication Date: 10th–11th century

Publication Place: Found/excavated Iraq, Ctesiphon

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Dhritarashtra Attacks the Statue of Bhima, Folio from a Razmnama (Book of Wars)

Date: ca. 1616–17

Publication Date: ca. 1616–17

Publication Place: Country of Origin India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ceramic Fragment

Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Found/excavated Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Diadem

Date: 19th–first half 20th century

Publication Date: 19th–first half 20th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Algeria

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Wine Drinking in a Spring Garden

Date: ca. 1430

Publication Date: ca. 1430

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, possibly Tabriz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Earring, One of a Pair

Date: 11th century

Publication Date: 11th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Tile from a Frieze

Date: second half 13th century

Publication Date: second half 13th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Kashan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bowl

Date: 10th century

Publication Date: 10th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Star-Shaped Tile

Date: 13th century

Publication Date: 13th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Kashan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ceramic Fragment

Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Place: Found/excavated Iraq, Ctesiphon

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Coin

Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lamp

Date: 5th–6th century

Publication Date: 5th–6th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Besotted Iranian Camp Attacked by Night", Folio 241r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)

Date: ca. 1525–30

Publication Date: ca. 1525–30

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Tabriz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Page of Calligraphy from a Kalila wa Dimna

Date: second quarter 16th century

Publication Date: second quarter 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Gujarat, probably based on an Egyptian original

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Carpet

Date: ca. 1550

Publication Date: ca. 1550

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt, Cairo

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment with a Composite Floral Motif Roundel

Date: 5th–6th century

Publication Date: 5th–6th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Kalila and Dimna Discussing Dimna's Plans to Become a Confidante of the Lion", Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna

Date: second quarter 16th century

Publication Date: second quarter 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Gujarat, probably based on an Egyptian original

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Jar with Handles

Date: 11th–12th century

Publication Date: 11th–12th century

Publication Place: Probably from Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ceramic Fragment

Date: 3rd–8th century

Publication Date: 3rd–8th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iraq, Ctesiphon

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Notebook of Calligraphy

Date: dated Muharram 1170 AH/October 1756 CE

Publication Date: dated Muharram 1170 AH/October 1756 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ceramic Fragment

Date: 13th–16th century

Publication Date: 13th–16th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Stucco Fragment

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Husayn at the Bedside of the Dying Hasan", Folio from a Hadiqat al-Su'ada of Fuzuli (Garden of the Blessed)

Author: Fuzuli (Karbala or an-Najaf ca. 1480–1556 Karbala)

Date: late 16th century

Publication Date: late 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Turkey

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ceramic Fragment

Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Place: Found/excavated Iraq, Ctesiphon

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Tunic Ornament Showing Christ and the Virgin Flanked by Angels?

Date: 7th–8th century

Publication Date: 7th–8th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam Blames Kai Kavus for the Death of Siyavush", Folio 202v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)

Date: ca. 1525–30

Publication Date: ca. 1525–30

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Tabriz - Mir Musavvir (Iranian, active ca. 1525–55)

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Elias and Khizr at the Fountain of Life', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi

Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)

Date: late 15th century

Publication Date: late 15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Double Cordiform Pendant, One of a Pair

Date: late 19th–early 20th century

Publication Date: late 19th–early 20th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Central Asia or Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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