"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1480

By Bihzad|Hafiz

"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in ca. 1480 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm) W. 4 1/4… attributed to Bihzad|Hafiz — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm) W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm) Page: H. 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm) W. 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1917
Dateca. 1480

Historical Context

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz?

"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz created?

"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz dates to ca. 1480.

What material is "Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz made from?

"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

Where does "Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz originate?

"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz originates from present-day Afghanistan.

Is "Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz in the public domain?

"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz 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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