"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds)
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesA.H. 892/A.D. 1486

By Farid al-Din `Attar

"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in A.H. 892/A.D. 1486 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 15 1/2 x 8in. (39.4 x 20.3cm) attributed to Farid al-Din `Attar — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions15 1/2 x 8in. (39.4 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1963
DateA.H. 892/A.D. 1486

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. Flag of Afghanistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds)?

"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) created?

"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) dates to A.H. 892/A.D. 1486.

What material is "Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) made from?

"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) originate?

"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) originates from present-day Afghanistan.

Is "Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) in the public domain?

"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) 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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