"Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1476–86

By Maulana Muhammad Ibn Husam ad Din

"Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in ca. 1476–86 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 15 11/16 x 11 1/4in. (39.8 x 28.6cm) attributed to Maulana Muhammad Ibn Husam ad Din — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions15 11/16 x 11 1/4in. (39.8 x 28.6cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1955
Dateca. 1476–86

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Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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What department houses "Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din?

"Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din created?

"Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din dates to ca. 1476–86.

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"Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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"Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din originates from Iran.

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"Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din 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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