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"Manuchihr Welcomes Sam but Orders War upon Mihrab", Folio 80v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

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

Date: ca. 1525

Publication Date: ca. 1525

Publication Place: Made in Iran, Tabriz

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of Emperor Jahangir

Date: ca. 1615–20

Publication Date: ca. 1615–20

Publication Place: Made in India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Night Battle of Kai Khusrau and Afrasiyab", Folio367v 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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Ketubah (Jewish Marriage Certificate)

Date: dated 1889

Publication Date: dated 1889

Publication Place: From Iran, Kashan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Figure for Use at Drinking Parties", 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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Portrait of a Man

Date: early 17th century

Publication Date: early 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Husband Beats his Wife's 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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Section from a Qur'an Manuscript

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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Opening Page 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: late 9th–early 10th century

Publication Date: late 9th–early 10th century

Publication Place: Made in probably Syria

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Jonah and the Whale", Folio Probably from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles)

Date: ca. 1400

Publication Date: ca. 1400

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album

Author: Painting by 'Ali Quli Jabbadar (Iranian, active second half 17th century)

Date: dated 1048 AH/1673–74 CE

Publication Date: dated 1048 AH/1673–74 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"A Youth, who has Fallen in Love with a Princess, Dies at her Feet when she Speaks", Folio from a Kulliyat (Complete Works) of Sa'di

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Gushtasp Proves His Archery before Caesar," Folio 404r 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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"Three Trees of India", Folio from a Baburnama (Autobiography of Babur)

Date: late 16th century

Publication Date: late 16th century

Publication Place: Country of Origin India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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View of a Mosque and Gateway at Motijhil

Author: Attributed to Sita Ram (Indian, active ca. 1814–23)

Date: ca. 1814–23

Publication Date: ca. 1814–23

Publication Place: Made in India, Bengal

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday", Folio 235 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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Page of Calligraphy 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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"Interior Reception", Folio 36r from a Bustan of Sa`di

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

Date: ca. 1525–35

Publication Date: ca. 1525–35

Publication Place: Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, probably Bukhara

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Fabulous Creature Buraq

Date: ca. 1660–80

Publication Date: ca. 1660–80

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Deccan, probably Golconda

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Prayer Book

Date: ca. 1900

Publication Date: ca. 1900

Publication Place: Made in Probably Northern Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Bahram Gur Sees a Herd of Deer Mesmerized by Dilaram' s Music", 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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"The Head of the Village Thanks the King for Accepting his Humble Hospitality", Folio from a Kulliyat (Complete Works) of Sa'di

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Caricatures Based on a Flemish Print

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Made in India, Udaipur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"A Scene of Dancing and Music", Folio from a Kulliyat (Complete Works) of Sa'di

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: 14th century

Publication Date: 14th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt or Syria

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Kai Khusrau Crosses the River Jayhun with Giv and Farangis", 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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Qur'an Manuscript

Date: dated 1268 AH/1851–52 CE

Publication Date: dated 1268 AH/1851–52 CE

Publication Place: Made in Turkey

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Decorated Folio

Date: 16th–19th century

Publication Date: 16th–19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Seated Dervish

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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"Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar", 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: Made in India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Man with Prayer Beads

Author: Painting by Muhammad `Ali

Date: mid-17th century

Publication Date: mid-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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And Nastaaliya Yauatrain

Date: text 16th century; borders dated 1077 AH /1666–67 CE

Publication Date: text 16th century; borders dated 1077 AH /1666–67 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Two Lovers in a Landscape

Date: 17th century

Publication Date: 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Royal Horse and Runner

Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Double Page in Nasta'liq Script from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami

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

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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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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Portrait of Thakur Zorawar Singh

Date: mid-18th century

Publication Date: mid-18th century

Publication Place: Made in India, possibly Ghanerao, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Mullah

Author: Attributed to the "Bodleian painter"

Date: ca. 1620

Publication Date: ca. 1620

Publication Place: Attributed to India, Bijapur

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Hare, the Lion, and the Well", 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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Chilins (Chinese Chimerical Creatures) Fighting with a Dragon

Date: 16th century

Publication Date: 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Turkey, Istanbul

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Bahram Gur Slays a Dragon", 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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Words of Muhammad Shah Qajar

Date: dated 1250 AH/1835 CE

Publication Date: dated 1250 AH/1835 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"A Scene of Conviviality at Court", 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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"The Angel Surush Rescues Khusrau Parviz from a Cul-de-sac", Folio 708v 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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Reclining Figure

Date: 1630–40

Publication Date: 1630–40

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Burzuya's Mission" Folio 5v, 6r from a Kalila Wa Dimna of Bidpai

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 Merchant Listens to the Workman Playing Cymbals", 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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"Bahram Gur in the Red Pavilion", Folio from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja

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

Date: ca. 1520

Publication Date: ca. 1520

Publication Place: Attributed to Turkey, Istanbul

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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"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru

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

Date: ca. 1425

Publication Date: ca. 1425

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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"A soft", he has from a dispersed excursions 'ala' if shahmarda ibn abi'l good

Author: Shamardan ibn Abi 'l Khayr (Iranian, active late 11th–early 12th century)

Date: early 17th century

Publication Date: early 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, possibly Qazvin

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Seated man in European Clothes Holding a Bottle

Author: Sarkis Katchadourian (1886–1947)

Date: 20th century

Publication Date: 20th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran, Isfahan

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Unidentified Scene and Text Fragment 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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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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Decorated Folio with Kufic Inscription

Date: 18th–19th century

Publication Date: 18th–19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Siyavush Plays Polo before Afrasiyab", Folio 180v 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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"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the 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 present-day Afghanistan, Herat

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Siyavush Stands Accused by Sudaba before Kai Kavus", Folio 163v 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 - Mir Musavvir (Iranian, active ca. 1525–55)

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Gathering of Mythical Creatures around a Lotus Leaf

Author: Mu'in Musavvir (Iranian, active 1630s–90s)

Date: dated Shawwal 1088 AH/1677 CE

Publication Date: dated Shawwal 1088 AH/1677 CE

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

Date: probably 15th century

Publication Date: probably 15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Egypt or Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Kneeling Youth

Date: late 16th century

Publication Date: late 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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"Gushtasp Kills the Wolf of Fasiqun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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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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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Album Page with Decoupe Vase of Flowers, Insects, and Birds

Author: Muhammad Hasan

Date: 1630–40

Publication Date: 1630–40

Publication Place: From India, Bijapur or Golconda

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Decorated Folio

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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Visit to Holy Man by Prince Salim (Jahangir as a Youth?)

Date: 19th century

Publication Date: 19th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Lion and the Elephant Fighting", 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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Bound Manuscript with Prayers in Praise of Imam 'Ali

Author: Hasan 'Ali (Iranian, died 1594–95)

Date: dated 970 AH/1562–63 CE

Publication Date: dated 970 AH/1562–63 CE

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Mihrdukht Aims her Arrow at the Ring," Folio from the Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza)

Author: Basawan (Indian, active ca. 1556–1600)

Date: ca. 1570

Publication Date: ca. 1570

Publication Place: Country of Origin India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript with Verses from the Surat al-Maryam

Date: 14th century

Publication Date: 14th century

Publication Place: Made in Egypt or Syria

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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Qur’an Juz' XIX

Date: probably late 17th–18th century

Publication Date: probably late 17th–18th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Turkestan, Western China

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: first half 10th century

Publication Date: first half 10th century

Publication Place: Made in Central or Eastern Islamic Lands

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript

Date: early 14th century

Publication Date: early 14th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Reception of a Persian Ambassador by a Mughal Prince

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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"Nushirvan Receives Mihras, Envoy of Caesar", Folio from the First Small Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: ca. 1300–30

Publication Date: ca. 1300–30

Publication Place: Made in Iran or Iraq

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam rescues Bizhan from the Pit", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Date: 1560–80

Publication Date: 1560–80

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Ilar (or Irakht) About to Throw the Bowl of Rice at the King", 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 Deposed Monkey King Drops Figs for the Tortoise and the Two Become Friends", 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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Hindus Conversing before a Shrine

Date: 17th century

Publication Date: 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Attack on the Camel by the Lion, Crow, Wolf, and Jackal", 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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"Dervish Leading a Bear", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

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

Date: recto: early 19th century; verso: later copy of 16th century original

Publication Date: recto: early 19th century; verso: later copy of 16th century original

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Crow King Consults his Ministers", 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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Dancing Minstrel or Gaddi Shepherd

Date: 18th century

Publication Date: 18th century

Publication Place: Made in India, Chamba

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Yusef Serves for Zulaikha at a Feast", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami

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

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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"The Combat of Rustam and Kafur", 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

Date: probably early 15th century

Publication Date: probably early 15th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Title Page of the Gospel of John

Author: Sargis (active early 14th century)

Date: 1300–1310

Publication Date: 1300–1310

Publication Place: Made in Armenia, Siwnik

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Yusuf and Zulaikha", Folio 51r from a Bustan of Sa`di

Date: ca. 1525–35

Publication Date: ca. 1525–35

Publication Place: Made in present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Page of Calligraphy

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

Date: early 16th century

Publication Date: early 16th century

Publication Place: Attributed to Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Rustam Lasis Rakhsh", Folio from Shahnameh (Book of Kings)

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

Date: ca. 1450

Publication Date: ca. 1450

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"Gustaham Slays Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio 349v 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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Nasir Al-Din Shah Qajar (r. 1848–1896) with a Cannon

Date: ca. 1850

Publication Date: ca. 1850

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Portrait of a Woman

Date: 17th century

Publication Date: 17th century

Publication Place: Attributed to India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Prince Riding an Elephant in Procession

Date: ca. 1570

Publication Date: ca. 1570

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 in the Blue Pavilion", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja

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

Date: early 16th century

Publication Date: early 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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Decorated Folio

Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Date: 16th–17th century

Publication Place: Made in Iran

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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"The Clever Hare with the King of the Elephants at the Spring of the Moon", 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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Calligraphic Folio with Persian Verses

Date: 17th century

Publication Date: 17th century

Publication Place: Made in India

Subject: Islamic Art

Language: Undetermined

Type: Book

Library: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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