Manuscript Library

"Hunting Scene", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i

Author: Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i (Herat 1441–1501 Herat)

Date: 1580

Publication Date: 1580

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Page of Calligraphy

Author: Muhammad Husayn al-Katib (active India, ca. 1560–1620)

Date: late 16th century

Publication Date: late 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam's Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: dated 1077 AH/1666–67 CE

Publication Date: dated 1077 AH/1666–67 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Kai Khusrau, Gudarz and Giv Capturing the Demon's Fortress, Bahman (?)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: ca. 1430–40

Publication Date: ca. 1430–40

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Adam Makes a Pilgrimage", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)

Author: Hafiz-i Abru (Iranian, born Khorasan–1430 Zanjan)

Date: ca. 1425

Publication Date: ca. 1425

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Anthology of Persian Poetry (Safina)

Author: 'Abd al-'Azim al-Yahya

Date: 1092 and 1096 AH/1681 and 1685 CE

Publication Date: 1092 and 1096 AH/1681 and 1685 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz

Author: Painting attributed to Bihzad (Iranian, Herat ca. 1450–1535/36 Herat)

Date: ca. 1480

Publication Date: ca. 1480

Publication Place: Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: ca. 1300

Publication Date: ca. 1300

Publication Place: Made in North Africa

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"How Rustam Found a Spring", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi

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

Date: ca. 1300–30

Publication Date: ca. 1300–30

Publication Place: Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Baghdad

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Enthroned Queen and Prince Surrounded by Musicians

Date: early 19th century

Publication Date: early 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Gav and Talhand in Battle", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: ca. 1430–40

Publication Date: ca. 1430–40

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Siyavush Displays his Skill at Polo before Afrasiyab," Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: dated 741 AH/1341 CE

Publication Date: dated 741 AH/1341 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Shiraz - Commissioned by al-Hasan Qawam al-Daula wa'l-Din (Iranian, ca. 1303–1357 Shiraz)

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Elephant Khushi Khan

Date: ca. 1650

Publication Date: ca. 1650

Publication Place: Country of Origin India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Anthology of Persian Poetry

Author: Nasir Khusrau (1003–ca. 1066)

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Turkey or Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Calligraphic Composition in Shape of Peacock," Folio from the Bellini Album

Date: ca. 1600

Publication Date: ca. 1600

Publication Place: Attributed to Turkey

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

Author: Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian, Patiyali, 1253–1325 Delhi)

Date: 1520–25

Publication Date: 1520–25

Publication Place: Made in present-day Afghanistan, Herat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of Mirza 'Ali Asghar Khan (Amin al-Mulk, Amin al-Sultan, Atabeg-i Azam)

Author: Ismail Jalair (Iranian, active c. 1858–81)

Date: ca. 1880

Publication Date: ca. 1880

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Khizr Comes to the Ascetic's Cell", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

Author: Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian, Patiyali, 1253–1325 Delhi)

Date: ca. 1450

Publication Date: ca. 1450

Publication Place: Attributed to Northern India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Hawk on Perch", Folio from a Bestiary and Herbal

Date: ca. 1600

Publication Date: ca. 1600

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Isfandiyar's Fourth Course: He Slays a Sorceress", Folio 435v 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 - Aqa Mirak (Iranian, active ca. 1525–1576 Qazvin)

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Herdsman and his Flock

Date: second half of 12th century

Publication Date: second half of 12th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Lion King Receives the Ox, Shanzabeh, Escorted by Dimna", 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Standing Youth in a Cape," Folio from the Bellini Album

Date: late 16th century

Publication Date: late 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Two Folios from a Qur'an

Date: ca 10th century

Publication Date: ca 10th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran and Turkey

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Yogis around a Fire, Some Examining a Pothi (Looseleaf Manuscript)

Author: Shankar

Date: ca. 1600

Publication Date: ca. 1600

Publication Place: Made in India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam Lassos Raksh," Folio from Aa Shanma (Book of Kings) by 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Sudaba's Second Accusation Against Siyavush is Judged", Folio 164v 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Young Elephant Eating

Date: ca. 1650

Publication Date: ca. 1650

Publication Place: Country of Origin India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Zal Questions Sam's Intentions Regarding the House of Mihrab", Folio 81v 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Death of King Dasharatha, the Father of Rama", Folio from a Ramayana

Date: ca. 1605

Publication Date: ca. 1605

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Poor Man Apprehends the Thief", 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Encampment in the Hills: Jahangir with Falcon", Folio from a Manuscript of the Akbarnama. Folio from the Davis Album

Author: Abu'l Fazl (Indian, Agra 1556–1602 Deccan Plateau)

Date: early 17th century

Publication Date: early 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Khusrau Parviz before his Father Hurmuzd (?)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: ca. 1430–40

Publication Date: ca. 1430–40

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Chinese Serow (Capricornis milneedwardsi argyrochaetes)

Date: ca. 1800

Publication Date: ca. 1800

Publication Place: Attributed to India, probably Calcutta

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Pair of Serpents", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu'

Author: Ibn Bakhtishu' (died 1058)

Date: 1297–99

Publication Date: 1297–99

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Astrological Drawing Depicting the Constellation Andromeda

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din

Author: Maulana Muhammad Ibn Husam ad Din (Iranian, died 1470)

Date: ca. 1476–86

Publication Date: ca. 1476–86

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Shiraz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Mouse Gnaws the Net Imprisoning the Doves", 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"A Princess with Two Attendants, All in Late 16th Century English Costume", Folio from the Davis Album

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant", 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of a Dervish

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Pocket Qur'an

Date: dated 1200 AH/1785 CE

Publication Date: dated 1200 AH/1785 CE

Publication Place: Country of Origin Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: 11th–12th century

Publication Date: 11th–12th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Battle Scene", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi

Author: Sharaf al-din 'Ali Yazdi (Iranian, Yazd 1370s–1454 Yazd)

Date: 1485–86

Publication Date: 1485–86

Publication Place: Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of a Golconda Prince

Date: ca. 1660–70

Publication Date: ca. 1660–70

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Deccan, Golconda

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz

Author: Hafiz (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1325–1390 Shiraz)

Date: late 15th century

Publication Date: late 15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam Avenges his Own Impending Death", 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Author: Muhammad al-Zanjani (Iranian)

Date: dated 531 AH/1137 CE

Publication Date: dated 531 AH/1137 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ibex or Gazelle, Block Print

Date: 13th or 14th century

Publication Date: 13th or 14th century

Publication Place: Country of Origin Egypt, Fustat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Papyrus Fragment

Date: 8th–10th century

Publication Date: 8th–10th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'

Author: `Umar Aqta'

Date: late 14th–early 15th century (before 1405)

Publication Date: late 14th–early 15th century (before 1405)

Publication Place: Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, Samarqand

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Assembly of Four Sufis

Date: late 19th–early 20th century

Publication Date: late 19th–early 20th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Equestrian Rider in a Landscape

Author: Nainsukh (active ca. 1735–78)

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Made in India - Nainsukh (active ca. 1735–78)

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Abraham's Sacrifice

Author: Border painted by Fathallah Sani'zada

Date: painting 3rd qtr. 18th century; border dated 1338 AH/1919 CE

Publication Date: painting 3rd qtr. 18th century; border dated 1338 AH/1919 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Foxtail Millet (Italian Panicum)

Date: early 19th century

Publication Date: early 19th century

Publication Place: Made in India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Princess and attendants in a courtyard

Date: mid–to late 18th century

Publication Date: mid–to late 18th century

Publication Place: Made in India, probably Kangra or Guler

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: 13th–14th century

Publication Date: 13th–14th century

Publication Place: Attributed to probably Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz

Author: Hafiz (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1325–1390 Shiraz)

Date: late 15th century

Publication Date: late 15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Illustrated Manuscript

Date: dated 815 AH/1412 CE

Publication Date: dated 815 AH/1412 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Shiraz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday", Folio 230 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Abu'l Mihjan and Sa`d ibn Abi Wakkas Become Angry and Leave King Khusrau (?)", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din

Author: Maulana Muhammad Ibn Husam ad Din (Iranian, died 1470)

Date: ca. 1476–86

Publication Date: ca. 1476–86

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Shiraz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Kai Khusrau Defeats the Army of Makran", Folio 376v 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Hunter Shoots a Leopard; Illustration to the Anwar-i Suhaili

Date: ca. 1570–75

Publication Date: ca. 1570–75

Publication Place: Country of Origin India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Lion king, With his Mother, Receives Dimna", 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lady Carrying a Peacock

Date: late 17th–early 18th century

Publication Date: late 17th–early 18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Deccan, probably Hyderabad

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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“Portrait of Qala`ash Khan Tarani”, from 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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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: Book

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"Kalila Visits the Imprisoned Dimna", folio from a Kalila of 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: Book

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Flap of Bookbinding

Date: 15th century

Publication Date: 15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt or Syria

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

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"Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victory)

Author: Sharaf al-din 'Ali Yazdi (Iranian, Yazd 1370s–1454 Yazd)

Date: Dhu'l Hijja 839 AH/June–July 1436 CE

Publication Date: Dhu'l Hijja 839 AH/June–July 1436 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Shiraz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

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"The Combat of Qaran and Afrasiyab", 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: Book

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Two Sides of a Bengal River Fish

Date: ca. 1804

Publication Date: ca. 1804

Publication Place: Made in India, Calcutta

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

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"Buzurjmihr Masters the Game of Chess", 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: Book

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: 14th century

Publication Date: 14th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India or Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Leopard Bearing Lion's Order to Fellow Judges", Folio 51 recto 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Women Visiting a Hermit", Folio from the Davis Album

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

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Farman of Dara Shikoh

Date: dated 1059 AH/1649–50 CE

Publication Date: dated 1059 AH/1649–50 CE

Publication Place: Made in India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

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"Rustam Carrying the King of Mazandaran to Kai Kavus", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: ca. 1430–40

Publication Date: ca. 1430–40

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Male Dove Pecking the Female Dove", 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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