"A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodices1580

By Qasim 'Ali of Shiraz

"A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is a codices from Iran created in 1580 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Image 5 7/8 in x 9 in. Page 6 1/2 in. x 10 5/8 in. Mat … attributed to Qasim 'Ali of Shiraz — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
DimensionsImage 5 7/8 in x 9 in. Page 6 1/2 in. x 10 5/8 in. Mat 14 1/14 in. x 19 1/4 in.
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Date1580

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

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What department houses "A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i?

"A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i created?

"A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i dates to 1580.

What material is "A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i made from?

"A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.

Where does "A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i originate?

"A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i originates from Iran.

Is "A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i in the public domain?

"A Scene of Conviviality at Court", Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i 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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