Islamic ArtCodices1597–98By Basawan|Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian)
"Alexander Visits the Sage Plato in his Mountain Cave", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is a codices from India created in 1597–98 using main support: ink, opaque watercolor, gold on paper margins: gold on dyed paper measuring Page: 9 7/8 x 6 1/4 in. (25.1 x 15.9 cm) Mat: 19 1/4 x 14… attributed to Basawan|Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Main support: Ink, opaque watercolor, gold on paper Margins: Gold on dyed paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 9 7/8 x 6 1/4 in. (25.1 x 15.9 cm) Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913 |
| Date | 1597–98 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: India. 
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"Alexander Visits the Sage Plato in his Mountain Cave", 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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"Alexander Visits the Sage Plato in his Mountain Cave", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi dates to 1597–98.
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"Alexander Visits the Sage Plato in his Mountain Cave", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is crafted from main support: ink, opaque watercolor, gold on paper margins: gold on dyed paper.
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"Alexander Visits the Sage Plato in his Mountain Cave", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi originates from India.
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