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"A Man Complained to Da'ud of a Sufi Mystic Drunk", Folio from a Kulliyat (Complete Works) of Sa'di is a codices from India created in 19th century using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image 4 13/16 in x 9 13/16 in. Page 8 3/8 in. x 14… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsImage 4 13/16 in x 9 13/16 in. Page 8 3/8 in. x 14 in. Mat 14 1/14 in. x 19 1/4 in.
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Date19th century

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Geography

Origin: India. Flag of India

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"A Man Complained to Da'ud of a Sufi Mystic Drunk", Folio from a Kulliyat (Complete Works) of Sa'di dates to 19th century.

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"A Man Complained to Da'ud of a Sufi Mystic Drunk", Folio from a Kulliyat (Complete Works) of Sa'di is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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

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