Islamic ArtCodices1580By Qasim 'Ali of Shiraz
"A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is a codices from Iran created in 1580 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image 4 9/16 in x 6 3/4 in. Page 7 in. x 10 1/2 in. Mat … attributed to Qasim 'Ali of Shiraz — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Image 4 9/16 in x 6 3/4 in. Page 7 in. x 10 1/2 in. Mat 14 1/14 in. x 19 1/4 in. |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913 |
| Date | 1580 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
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What department houses "A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i?
"A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i created?
"A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i dates to 1580.
What material is "A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i made from?
"A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
Where does "A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i originate?
"A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i originates from Iran.
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"A Contest of Skill in Archery on Horseback", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is in the public domain and can be freely used.