Ottoman Manuscript Library

"Gushtasp Slays the Dragon of Mount Saqila", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi

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

Date: ca. 1330–40

Publication Date: ca. 1330–40

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Coin

Date: dated 371 AH/981 CE

Publication Date: dated 371 AH/981 CE

Publication Place: From Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Iskandar Speaks with the Bird on the Mountain", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi

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

Date: ca. 1330–40

Publication Date: ca. 1330–40

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan

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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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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Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa'l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi

Author: Jafar, son of Muhammad, son of Eli

Date: dated 577 AH/1181–82 CE

Publication Date: dated 577 AH/1181–82 CE

Publication Place: Found Iran, Ruins of Kariz, near Taybad, Khorasan - Jafar, son of Muhammad, son of Eli

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Birds in a Landscape

Date: mid-18th century

Publication Date: mid-18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Rajasthan, Bikaner

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Button

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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Fragment of a Glazed Tile Inscription

Date: 12th–13th century

Publication Date: 12th–13th century

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

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ceramic Fragment

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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Engraved Lamp Stand with Chevron Pattern

Date: dated 986 AH/1578–79 CE

Publication Date: dated 986 AH/1578–79 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Capital

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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Fragment of a Tunic

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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Fragment with an Interlace Medallion

Date: 3rd–6th century

Publication Date: 3rd–6th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Gazelle Becomes Friends with the Crow, the Mouse, and the Tortoise", 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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Coin

Date: dated 364 AH/974–75 CE

Publication Date: dated 364 AH/974–75 CE

Publication Place: From 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: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Spain

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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Gaming Piece

Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Date: probably 8th–12th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Eastern Islamic lands

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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Bead

Date: 9th–12th century

Publication Date: 9th–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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Coin

Date: dated 136 AH/753 CE

Publication Date: dated 136 AH/753 CE

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur. Minted in Marv

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Textile Fragment from the Dalmatic of San Valerius

Date: 13th century

Publication Date: 13th century

Publication Place: Made in Spain

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, Fustat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of Ingot

Date: probably 10th century

Publication Date: probably 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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Panel

Date: 10th–12th century

Publication Date: 10th–12th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bead

Date: 9th–11th century

Publication Date: 9th–11th 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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Beads

Date: second half 15th century

Publication Date: second half 15th century

Publication Place: Made in Spain

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Stallion

Author: Painting by Habiballah of Sava (Iranian, active ca. 1590–1610)

Date: ca. 1601–6

Publication Date: ca. 1601–6

Publication Place: Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Bowl or Cup

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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Ornament or Head of a Pin

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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"Bahram Recovers the Crown of Rivniz", Folio 245r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of of Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, commissioned by 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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Handle of a Fly Whisk

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Made in India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bead

Date: 9th–12th century

Publication Date: 9th–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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Man's Ensemble

Date: 20th century

Publication Date: 20th century

Publication Place: Made in Morocco, Marrakesh

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Frieze with a Quadruped

Date: 5th–6th century

Publication Date: 5th–6th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt, Bawit

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Sam Comes to Inspect Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: ca. 1330–40

Publication Date: ca. 1330–40

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Qur'anic Board

Date: ca. 1900

Publication Date: ca. 1900

Publication Place: Attributed to Nigeria, Lade Chad region

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Two Sarpeches (Turban Ornaments) for a Boy

Date: late 18th century

Publication Date: late 18th century

Publication Place: (none assigned) India, Deccan, Hyderabad

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Dish with a Swimming Duck

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin", Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja

Author: Nizami (present-day Azerbaijan, Ganja 1141–1209 Ganja)

Date: dated 931 AH/1524–25 CE

Publication Date: dated 931 AH/1524–25 CE

Publication Place: Made in present-day Afghanistan, Herat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Belt

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Made in Yugoslavia

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Flap of Bookbinding

Date: 14th century

Publication Date: 14th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ewer

Date: late 12th–early 13th century

Publication Date: late 12th–early 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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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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Fragments of a Tile Panel

Date: late 13th–first half 14th century

Publication Date: late 13th–first half 14th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

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 Tunic

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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Double-Pentagon-Shaped Tile

Date: mid-13th–14th century

Publication Date: mid-13th–14th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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End of a Scarf

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Morocco, Sale

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Nan va Halva (Breads and Sweets)

Author: Muhammad Baha' al-Din al-'Amili (Iranian, born Syria, Baalbek 1547–1621 Isfahan)

Date: ca. 1690

Publication Date: ca. 1690

Publication Place: Made in India, Deccan, Aurangabad

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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Pen Box (Qalamdan) with Bird and Flower Design

Date: 1320 AH/1902 CE

Publication Date: 1320 AH/1902 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mashrabiyya Screen

Date: 15th–16th century

Publication Date: 15th–16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Woman Holding Fruit

Date: mid–17th century

Publication Date: mid–17th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Görsel

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 Bottle

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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Ceramic Fragment

Date: 8th–12th century

Publication Date: 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

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 or Cup

Date: 13th–16th century

Publication Date: 13th–16th 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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Fragment of a 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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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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Large Storage Jar for Cool Water With Flower Motifs

Date: 8th–10th century

Publication Date: 8th–10th century

Publication Place: Found Iraq

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Frieze with Repeating Phrase, "Sovereignty is God's"

Date: 11th century

Publication Date: 11th 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 Lady

Date: 17th century

Publication Date: 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Coin

Date: 9th–11th century

Publication Date: 9th–11th century

Publication Place: Excavated in 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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Ceramic Fragment

Date: 8th–12th century

Publication Date: 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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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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Tile Panel in the form of an Architectural Niche

Author: Hasan ibn `Ali ibn Ahmad Babavaih

Date: first half 14th century

Publication Date: first half 14th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Kashan. Found Iran, Natanz - Hasan ibn `Ali ibn Ahmad Babavaih

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Textile Fragment

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

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: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur. Made in China

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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Imam 'Ali and Sons with a Lion

Author: Isma'il Jalayir (Iranian, active ca. 1858–81)

Date: 1860s

Publication Date: 1860s

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Dish

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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Pen Box

Date: 13th century

Publication Date: 13th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Northern Iraq or Western Iran, Al-Jazira

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Attendants at an Imperial Durbar

Author: Hunhar (Indian)

Date: ca. 1645

Publication Date: ca. 1645

Publication Place: Country of Origin India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mosque Lamp of Amir Qawsun

Author: 'Ali ibn Muhammad al-Barmaki (Egyptian) ?

Date: ca. 1329–35

Publication Date: ca. 1329–35

Publication Place: Made in Egypt - 'Ali ibn Muhammad al-Barmaki (Egyptian) ?

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Shoulder Band

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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Fragment of an Inscribed Slab with a Rosette

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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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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Ascetic Visited by a Yogini

Author: Attributed to the Dublin painter

Date: Early 17th century

Publication Date: Early 17th century

Publication Place: Made in India, Deccan, Bijapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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'Polish' Carpet

Date: 17th century

Publication Date: 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Capital from a Reused Pharaonic Block

Date: 4th–5th century

Publication Date: 4th–5th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt, possibly Bubastis

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Made in probably Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ring

Date: 9th–11th century

Publication Date: 9th–11th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Vase

Date: 12th–13th century

Publication Date: 12th–13th century

Publication Place: Made in Syria, Raqqa

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rudaba's Maids Return to the Palace", Folio 71v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

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

Date: ca. 1525

Publication Date: ca. 1525

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Tabriz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Textile Fragment

Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bowl

Date: 14th–15th century

Publication Date: 14th–15th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt, Kush

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Whip, 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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Bowl with Pseudo-inscription

Date: 13th century

Publication Date: 13th century

Publication Place: Made in Syria

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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