A Young Man Attending to a Falcon
Flag of IranIslamic ArtTextilesearly 17th century

A Young Man Attending to a Falcon is a textiles from Iran created in early 17th century using silk, metal wrapped thread, and continuous floats of flat metal thread; cut and… measuring Textile: L. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm) W. 8 1/2 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilk, metal wrapped thread, and continuous floats of flat metal thread; cut and voided velvet, bouclé
DimensionsTextile: L. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm) W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Mount: L. 16 1/8 in. (41 cm) W. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm) D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
ClassificationTextiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1946
Dateearly 17th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses A Young Man Attending to a Falcon?

A Young Man Attending to a Falcon is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was A Young Man Attending to a Falcon created?

A Young Man Attending to a Falcon dates to early 17th century.

What material is A Young Man Attending to a Falcon made from?

A Young Man Attending to a Falcon is crafted from silk, metal wrapped thread, and continuous floats of flat metal thread; cut and voided velvet, bouclé.

Where does A Young Man Attending to a Falcon originate?

A Young Man Attending to a Falcon originates from Iran.

Is A Young Man Attending to a Falcon in the public domain?

A Young Man Attending to a Falcon 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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