Manuscript Library

"Zulaikha Seizing the Skirt of Joseph's Robe", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami

Author: Maulana Nur al-Din `Abd al-Rahman Jami (Iranian, Jam 1414–92 Herat)

Date: 1523–24

Publication Date: 1523–24

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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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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Turkoman Prisoner

Date: ca. 1610

Publication Date: ca. 1610

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Prince Swooning and Two Ladies in a Landscape

Date: second half 16th century

Publication Date: second half 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Qazvin

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victory) of Sharaf al-din 'Ali Yazdi

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

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Page of Calligraphy 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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Leaf of Calligraphy from Poems by Sa'di

Author: Sa'di (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1213–1291 Shiraz)

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari

Author: Badi' al-Zaman ibn al-Razzaz al-Jazari (Northern Mesopotamia 1136–1206 Northern Mesopotamia)

Date: dated 715 AH/1315 CE

Publication Date: dated 715 AH/1315 CE

Publication Place: Made in probably Syria or Iraq

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Miscellany of Prayers and Suras from a Qu'ran

Author: Abu Talib al-Isfahani (Iranian)

Date: dated 1250 AH/1835 CE

Publication Date: dated 1250 AH/1835 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Muhammad Revives the Sick Boy", Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq

Date: 1550s

Publication Date: 1550s

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Qazvin

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Drawing with Flowers, Butterflies, and Insects

Author: Shafi' 'Abbasi (Iranian, Isfahan ca. 1628–ca. 1674)

Date: dated 1059 AH/CE 1649–50

Publication Date: dated 1059 AH/CE 1649–50

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Ascetic Witnesses the Woman Trying to Poison the Lover", 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 Khan during Bahadur Nusrat Jang", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Author: Painting by Murad

Date: verso: ca. 1640; recto: 1530–50

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

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: dated 485 AH/1092 CE

Publication Date: dated 485 AH/1092 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran or Afghanistan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Men Treading Grapes", Folio from a Materia Medica of Dioscorides

Author: 'Abdullah ibn al-Fadl , Bagdad

Date: dated 621 AH/1224 CE

Publication Date: dated 621 AH/1224 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iraq or Northern Jazira, possibly Baghdad

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Qur'an Juz' XXVII

Date: 17th–18th century

Publication Date: 17th–18th century

Publication Place: Country of Origin China

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaykha Manuscript

Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", 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: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja

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

Date: 835 AH/1431–32 CE

Publication Date: 835 AH/1431–32 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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Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler Reclining beneath a Takht (seat)

Author: Attributed to the Paris Painter

Date: 1565–95

Publication Date: 1565–95

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Ahmadnagar

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Alexander is Lowered into the Sea", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

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

Date: 1597–98

Publication Date: 1597–98

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Talismanic Scroll

Date: 11th century

Publication Date: 11th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Bahram Gur Slays the Dragon", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: second half 17th century

Publication Date: second half 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Zal in the Simurgh's Nest", 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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"Burzuyeh is Summoned by Nushirvan on his Return from India", 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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An Indian Bish-Copra Lizard

Date: ca. 1790

Publication Date: ca. 1790

Publication Place: Made in India, Lucknow

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Gushtasp Slays the Rhino-Wolf", 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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Mashq or Practice Page

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Ascetic Strikes a Jar of Honey and Oil with his Staff While Daydreaming", 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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"Timur before Battle", Folio from a Dispersed Copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-din 'Ali Yazdi

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

Date: 839 AH/1436 CE

Publication Date: 839 AH/1436 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Akbar With Lion and Calf", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

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

Date: verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1530–50

Publication Date: verso: ca. 1630; recto: 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 Traveller Rescues the Goldsmith from the Pit Against the Advice of the Animals", 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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"Rustam Kills the White Div", 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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"Spotted Forktail", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Author: Painting by Abu'l Hasan (Indian, born ca. 1588/89, active 1600–1628)

Date: recto: ca. 1610–15; verso ca. 1540

Publication Date: recto: ca. 1610–15; verso ca. 1540

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Double Title Page from a `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence)

Author: Zakaria bin Muhammad bin Mahmud Abu Yahya Qazwini (ca. 1203–83)

Date: 1414–35

Publication Date: 1414–35

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Shiraz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Qur'an

Date: ca. 1880

Publication Date: ca. 1880

Publication Place: Made in India, Kashmir

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Salman-i Farsi's Conversion," Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari (Attack of the Lion)

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to 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: probably 9th century

Publication Date: probably 9th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Central Islamic Lands

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam Battles Sava", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: 15th century

Publication Date: 15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Shiraz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"A King Offers to Make Amends to a Bereaved Mother", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

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

Date: 1597–98

Publication Date: 1597–98

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Asaf khan Presents Offerings (?)", Folio from a Manuscript of the Akbarnama. Folio from the Davis Album

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

Date: ca. 1604

Publication Date: ca. 1604

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Goods Bhairavi Devi with Shiva

Author: Attributed to Payag (Indian, active ca. 1591–1658)

Date: ca. 1630–35

Publication Date: ca. 1630–35

Publication Place: Made in India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di

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

Date: ca. 1525–35

Publication Date: ca. 1525–35

Publication Place: Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, probably Bukhara and 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. 1250–1300

Publication Date: ca. 1250–1300

Publication Place: Made in North Africa

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of Mu’izz al-Mulk

Date: ca. 1610

Publication Date: ca. 1610

Publication Place: Made in India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Combat of Rustam and Ashkabus", Folio 268v 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 - 'Abd al-'Aziz (active first half 16th century)

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Ascetic Riding a Nag

Date: mid-17th century

Publication Date: mid-17th century

Publication Place: Made in India, Deccan, Bijapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an"

Author: Ahmad ibn al-Suhrawardi al-Bakri (died 1320/21)

Date: 706 AH/1306–7 CE

Publication Date: 706 AH/1306–7 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iraq, Baghdad

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Mi'raj, The Night Journey of the Prophet," Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari (Attack of the Lion)

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Album Page with Cut Out Calligraphy

Date: 1630–40

Publication Date: 1630–40

Publication Place: Attributed to India, probably Bijapur. Country of Origin India

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 Indiaal, 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 Trapped Cat and the Frightened Mouse (Rat ?)", 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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"The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Author: Painting by Nanha

Date: verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530–50

Publication Date: verso: ca. 1620; recto: 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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Copto-Arabic Book of Prayers

Date: 17th–18th century

Publication Date: 17th–18th century

Publication Place: Found/excavated Egypt, possibly Dal al Suriyan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Muslim Pilgrim to Mecca Meets a Brahman on the Road", 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: Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam Brings the Div King to Kai Kavus for Execution", Folio 127v 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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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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"Bhima Defeates Duryodhana", Folio from a Razmnama

Date: ca. 1616–17

Publication Date: ca. 1616–17

Publication Place: Attributed to India - 'Abd al-Rahim ibn Muhammad Bairam Khan Khan-i Khanan (Indian, Delhi 1556–1627 Agra)

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam's First Encounter with Afrasiyab", 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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"The Lioness Advises her Son", 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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Sikh Akalis on the March

Date: ca. 1885

Publication Date: ca. 1885

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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A Manuscript of Five Sections of a Qur'an

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Morocco

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Botanical Painting: Geranium

Date: ca. 1630

Publication Date: ca. 1630

Publication Place: Country of Origin India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Bahram Gur Entertained by the Daughters of Barzin", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: 1300–1330

Publication Date: 1300–1330

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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"Iskandar Slays the Habash Monster", 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: Made in Iran, probably Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Yusuf Tending the Flocks", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami

Author: Maulana Nur al-Din `Abd al-Rahman Jami (Iranian, Jam 1414–92 Herat)

Date: 1523–24

Publication Date: 1523–24

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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davish

Author: Abd al-Majid Talqani (Iranian, Talqani 1737–71, Isfahan)

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Portrait of Ibrahim 'Adil Shah II of Bijapur", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Author: Painting by Hashim (Indian, active ca. 1620–60)

Date: verso: ca. 1620; recto: 1534 or later

Publication Date: verso: ca. 1620; recto: 1534 or later

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from the "Tashkent Qur'an"

Date: late 8th–early 9th century

Publication Date: late 8th–early 9th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Syria or North Africa

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Iskandar Kills the Habash Monster", 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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"Enthronement of a Young Prince (Shapur II?)", folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami

Author: Maulana Nur al-Din Abd al-Rahman Jami (Iranian, c. 1414–92 Hurra)

Date: second half 16th century

Publication Date: second half 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Shiraz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Shah Jahan on Horseback", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

Author: Painting by Payag (Indian, active ca. 1591–1658)

Date: verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1530–50

Publication Date: verso: ca. 1630; recto: 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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Page of Calligraphy in Ornamental Style

Author: Malik Muhammad Qazvini (Iranian, 1800–1899)

Date: dated 1285 AH/1868–69 CE

Publication Date: dated 1285 AH/1868–69 CE

Publication Place: Country of Origin Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Man in a Long-sleeved Coat

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

Date: ca. 1598

Publication Date: ca. 1598

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities)

Author: Muhi al-Din Lari (Iranian or Indian, died 1521 or 1526/27)

Date: dated 1089 AH/1678 CE

Publication Date: dated 1089 AH/1678 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Deccan, Kharepatan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", 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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"Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi

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

Date: ca. 1610

Publication Date: ca. 1610

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Chand Bibi Hawking with Attendants in a Landscape

Date: ca. 1700

Publication Date: ca. 1700

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Deccan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Lovers

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

Date: dated 1039 AH/1630 CE

Publication Date: dated 1039 AH/1630 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Musicians Entertaining a Holy Man (Sadhu or Fakir)

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 Monkey Escapes to the Safety of the Fig Tree", 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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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Date: 9th–10th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Central Islamic Lands

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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A Princely Hunt

Date: late 16th century

Publication Date: late 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Khorasan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Date: 8th–9th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt or Iraq

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Bahrum Gur Before His Father, Yazdigird I", Folio 551v 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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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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"The Falcon Plucks out the Eyes of the Falconer for Bearing False Witness Against the Nobleman's Wife", 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 Rider Is Thrown from his Horse

Date: mid-17th century

Publication Date: mid-17th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Page of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: ca. 1610

Publication Date: ca. 1610

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Man who Pretends to be Asleep While the Thief Enters his House Becomes Drowsy and Really Falls Asleep", 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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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: dated 531 AH/1137 CE

Publication Date: dated 531 AH/1137 CE

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran or Iraq

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Three Men Before a Castle", 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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A Seated Dervish in a Landscape

Date: ca. 1600

Publication Date: ca. 1600

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love)

Date: calligraphy dated 1742. paintings dated 1743

Publication Date: calligraphy dated 1742. paintings dated 1743

Publication Place: Possibly from India, Hyderabad

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur)

Date: ca. 1590

Publication Date: ca. 1590

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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"The Wedding of Siyavush and Farangis", Folio 185v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

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

Date: ca. 1525–30

Publication Date: ca. 1525–30

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

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Rosette Bearing the Name and Title of Emperor Aurangzeb (Recto), from the Shah Jahan Album

Author: Mir 'Ali Haravi (died ca. 1550)

Date: recto: ca. 1658; verso: ca. 1630–40

Publication Date: recto: ca. 1658; verso: ca. 1630–40

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lady in Elizabethan Costume

Date: late 17th century

Publication Date: late 17th century

Publication Place: Country of Origin India, probably Lucknow

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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