"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1425

By Hafiz-i Abru

"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in ca. 1425 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image 9 in x 13 1/4 in. Page 12 3/4 in. x 16 1/2 in. Mat … attributed to Hafiz-i Abru — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsImage 9 in x 13 1/4 in. Page 12 3/4 in. x 16 1/2 in. Mat 14 1/14 in. x 19 1/4 in. Frame: Ht. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm) W. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm) D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of V. Everit Macy, 1929
Dateca. 1425

Historical Context

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru?

"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru created?

"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru dates to ca. 1425.

What material is "Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru made from?

"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru originate?

"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru originates from present-day Afghanistan.

Is "Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru in the public domain?

"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru 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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