Islamic ArtCodicesdated Shawwal A.H. 1088/A.D. 1677By Mu'in Musavvir
A Gathering of Mythical Creatures around a Lotus Leaf is a codices from Iran created in dated Shawwal A.H. 1088/A.D. 1677 using watercolor and ink on paper measuring Folio: H: 15.5 in (39.4 cm) x W: 10.75 in (27.3… attributed to Mu'in Musavvir — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Watercolor and ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Folio: H: 15.5 in (39.4 cm) x W: 10.75 in (27.3 cm) Drawing: H: 10.25 in (26 cm) x W: 6.75 in (17.1 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of William and James Morton in memory of their brother Sandy Morton, Persian Scholar and Collector |
| Date | dated Shawwal A.H. 1088/A.D. 1677 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
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A Gathering of Mythical Creatures around a Lotus Leaf is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was A Gathering of Mythical Creatures around a Lotus Leaf created?
A Gathering of Mythical Creatures around a Lotus Leaf dates to dated Shawwal A.H. 1088/A.D. 1677.
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A Gathering of Mythical Creatures around a Lotus Leaf is crafted from watercolor and ink on paper.
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A Gathering of Mythical Creatures around a Lotus Leaf originates from Iran.
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