Islamic ArtCodicesearly 17th centuryBy Shamardan ibn Abi 'l Khayr
" A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr is a codices possibly Qazvin from Iran created in early 17th century using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: 3 in. (7.6 cm) W. 4 1/8in. (10.5cm) Mat… attributed to Shamardan ibn Abi 'l Khayr — 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 | Page: 3 in. (7.6 cm) W. 4 1/8in. (10.5cm) Mat: H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) W. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) Frame: H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm) W. 21 3/4 in. (55.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1913 |
| Date | early 17th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: possibly Qazvin, Iran. 
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" A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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" A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr dates to early 17th century.
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" A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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" A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr originates from Iran.
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