Ottoman Manuscript Library

Fragment of a 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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Coin

Date: probably 13th century

Publication Date: probably 13th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur. Minted in Balad-i Tus

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Dagger with Hilt of Leafy Plants

Date: ca. 1640

Publication Date: ca. 1640

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Towel

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Turkey

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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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–17th century

Publication Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Peg for a Bookbinding

Date: 5th–7th century

Publication Date: 5th–7th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt, Bahnasa

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Spheroconical Vessel

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 Bowl

Date: 14th century

Publication Date: 14th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Syria

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Hanging

Date: 5th century

Publication Date: 5th 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 a Pulpit (Minbar)

Date: dated 546 AH/1151 CE

Publication Date: dated 546 AH/1151 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Yazd

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Dish with Floral Designs on an Olive Background

Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Banded Agate and Gem-Set Fly-Whisk

Date: handle: 1750–60; tail: modern

Publication Date: handle: 1750–60; tail: modern

Publication Place: From 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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"The Combat of Khusrau Parviz and Bahram Chubina (?)", 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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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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Fragment of a 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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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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Button or Bead or Spindle Whorl

Date: 3rd–12th century

Publication Date: 3rd–12th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

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: Made in India, Gujarat. Found Egypt, near Fustat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ensemble

Date: 20th century

Publication Date: 20th century

Publication Place: Made in Iraq

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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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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Anklet, 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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"Four Portraits: (upper left) A Raja (Perhaps Raja Sarang Rao), by Balchand; (upper right) 'Inayat Khan, by Daulat; (lower left) 'Abd al-Khaliq, probably by Balchand; (lower right) Jamal Khan Qaravul, by Murad", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Author: Painting by Murad

Date: recto: ca. 1610–15; verso: dated 1541

Publication Date: recto: ca. 1610–15; verso: dated 1541

Publication Place: Attributed to India

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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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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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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Window

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt or Syria

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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Handle

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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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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Battle Scene

Date: 13th century

Publication Date: 13th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Probably Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Amulet

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Country of Origin Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Floral Carpet

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to probably Central Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Sufarai's Victory over the Haital", Folio 595v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

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

Date: ca. 1530–35

Publication Date: ca. 1530–35

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Tabriz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Calligraphic Plaque

Date: probably late 17th century

Publication Date: probably late 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

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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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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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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Anthology of Persian Poetry in Oblong Format (Safina)

Author: Sultan Muhammad Nur (Iranian, ca. 1472–ca. 1536)

Date: dated 905 AH/1499–1500 CE

Publication Date: dated 905 AH/1499–1500 CE

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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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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Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair

Date: 15th century

Publication Date: 15th 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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Tile from a Frieze

Date: 13th century

Publication Date: 13th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Battle of Badr

Date: possibly 1920s

Publication Date: possibly 1920s

Publication Place: Made in Senegal

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Görsel

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Women Bathing by Moonlight", Folio from the Davis Album

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Akbar Hunting", Folio from an Akbarnama (History of Akbar)

Date: late 16th century

Publication Date: late 16th century

Publication Place: Made in present-day Pakistan, probably Lahore

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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"Portrait of Qilich Khan Turani", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Author: Painting by La'lchand

Date: recto: ca. 1640; verso: ca. 1530–50

Publication Date: recto: ca. 1640; verso: ca. 1530–50

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fragment of a Band

Date: 3rd–4th century

Publication Date: 3rd–4th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lobed Bowl

Date: second half 12th century

Publication Date: second half 12th century

Publication Place: Made in Syria, Raqqa

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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Fibula, 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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Finial from Metal Vessel

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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Tile with Niche Design

Author: Nusrat al-Din Muhammad

Date: dated 860 AH/1455–56 CE

Publication Date: dated 860 AH/1455–56 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

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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Fragment of a Figure in a Pointed Cap

Date: 7th–9th century?

Publication Date: 7th–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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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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Possibly a Sculpture or Whistle

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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Fragment of Cup

Date: 10th–11th century

Publication Date: 10th–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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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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"The Combat of Rustam and Puladvand", 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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Bottle

Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran. Probably from Iran, Nishapur

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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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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Great Indian Fruit Bat

Author: Painting attributed to Bhawani Das (Indian) or a follower

Date: ca. 1777–82

Publication Date: ca. 1777–82

Publication Place: Made in India, Calcutta

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Görsel

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mirror

Date: 12th–13th century

Publication Date: 12th–13th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Turkey

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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Fragment of a Shoulder Band

Date: 3rd century

Publication Date: 3rd century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Incense Burner

Date: 12th century

Publication Date: 12th century

Publication Place: From 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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Prince in a Garden Courtyard

Date: 1525–30

Publication Date: 1525–30

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Tabriz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"A Youth and a Noble Conversing by a Stream", Folio from a Dispersed Manuscript

Date: late 16th century

Publication Date: late 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Pendant with Lion and Scorpion

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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Bead

Date: 19th–early 20th century

Publication Date: 19th–early 20th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Morocco

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Coin

Date: 198–202 AH/813–17 CE

Publication Date: 198–202 AH/813–17 CE

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Carpet

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Made in 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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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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Dancer

Date: early 19th century

Publication Date: early 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Görsel

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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Textile Fragment from a Liturgical Vestment of San Valerius

Date: 13th century

Publication Date: 13th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Spain

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Jar

Date: late 8th–9th century

Publication Date: late 8th–9th century

Publication Place: Found Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Sam and Zal before Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: late 19th–early 20th century

Publication Date: late 19th–early 20th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Kashmir

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Carpet with Niche and Flower Design

Date: mid-17th century

Publication Date: mid-17th century

Publication Place: Made in India or Pakistan, Kashmir or Lahore

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Coin

Date: 141–50 AH/758–68 CE

Publication Date: 141–50 AH/758–68 CE

Publication Place: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Other

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mortar

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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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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Section from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: dated 588 AH/1192–93 CE

Publication Date: dated 588 AH/1192–93 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iraq, Baghdad

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: kitap

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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