Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1430By Maulana Azhar|Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja)
"Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in ca. 1430 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) W. 4 5/8… attributed to Maulana Azhar|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, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm) Page: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm) W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 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 | ca. 1430 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. 
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What department houses "Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami?
"Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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"Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami dates to ca. 1430.
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"Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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"Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originates from present-day Afghanistan.
Is "Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami in the public domain?
"Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is in the public domain and can be freely used.