"A Muslim Pilgrim Learns a Lesson in Piety from a Brahman", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodices1597–98

By Basawan|Muhammad Husain Kashmiri|Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian)

"A Muslim Pilgrim Learns a Lesson in Piety from a Brahman", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is a codices from India created in 1597–98 using image: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper margins: gold on dyed paper measuring H. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm) W. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) attributed to Basawan|Muhammad Husain Kashmiri|Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumImage: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper Margins: Gold on dyed paper
DimensionsH. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm) W. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Date1597–98

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Geography

Origin: India. Flag of India

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"A Muslim Pilgrim Learns a Lesson in Piety from a Brahman", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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"A Muslim Pilgrim Learns a Lesson in Piety from a Brahman", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi dates to 1597–98.

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"A Muslim Pilgrim Learns a Lesson in Piety from a Brahman", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is crafted from image: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper margins: gold on dyed paper.

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

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