" A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesearly 17th century

By 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

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: 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)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1913
Dateearly 17th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: possibly Qazvin, Iran. Flag of Iran

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What department houses " A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr?

" 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.

When was " A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr created?

" A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr dates to early 17th century.

What material is " A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr made from?

" 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.

Where does " A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr originate?

" A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr originates from Iran.

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" A Lion", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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