Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1531–33By Sultan Muhammad|Hafiz
"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1531–33 using opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper measuring Illuminated folio: Painting: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) … attributed to Sultan Muhammad|Hafiz — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Illuminated folio: Painting: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) W. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm) Page: H. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm) W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm) Calligraphic folio: Painting: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm) W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) Page: H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm) W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) Mat: H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) W. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Jointly owned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cary Welch Jr., 1988 |
| Date | ca. 1531–33 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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What department houses "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz?
"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz created?
"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz dates to ca. 1531–33.
What material is "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz made from?
"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper.
Where does "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz originate?
"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz originates from Iran.
Is "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz in the public domain?
"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.