Double Title Page from a `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodices1414–35

By Zakaria bin Muhammad bin Mahmud Abu Yahya Qazwini

Double Title Page from a `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in 1414–35 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Ht. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm) W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) attributed to Zakaria bin Muhammad bin Mahmud Abu Yahya Qazwini — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsHt. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm) W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1934
Date1414–35

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Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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Double Title Page from a `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Double Title Page from a `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) dates to 1414–35.

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Double Title Page from a `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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Double Title Page from a `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) originates from Iran.

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Double Title Page from a `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara'ib al-Mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) 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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