"Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicessecond half 16th century

By Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

"Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in second half 16th century using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring OveralL. 12 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. (32.1 x 18.1 cm) Dimensions of… attributed to Amir Khusrau Dihlavi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsOveralL. 12 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. (32.1 x 18.1 cm) Dimensions of painting: 9 5/8 x 5 3/4in. (24.4 x 14.6cm) Dimensions of painting: 13 5/8 x 8 1/4in. (34.6 x 21cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
Datesecond half 16th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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What department houses "Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar?

"Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar created?

"Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar dates to second half 16th century.

What material is "Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar made from?

"Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

Where does "Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar originate?

"Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar originates from Iran.

Is "Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar in the public domain?

"Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar 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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