Islamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25By Sultan Muhammad Nur|Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja)
"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) W. 4 1/2… attributed to Sultan Muhammad Nur|Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) W. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) Page: H. 12 1/2 (31.7 cm) W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913 |
| Date | dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami?
"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami created?
"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami dates to dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25.
What material is "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami made from?
"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originate?
"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originates from present-day Afghanistan.
Is "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami in the public domain?
"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is in the public domain and can be freely used.