Flag of IraqIslamic ArtCodicesA.H. 614–16/A.D. 1217–19

"Equestrian Portrait of Badr al-Din Lu'lu'", from the Kitab al-aghani (Book of Songs) of Abu-l-Faraj al-Isfahani is a codices Mosul from Iraq created in A.H. 614–16/A.D. 1217–19 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 11 1/4 × 8 7/16 in. (28.6 × 21.5 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions11 1/4 × 8 7/16 in. (28.6 × 21.5 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineOn loan to the David Collection, Copenhagen, from the Royal Library, Copenhagen (D1/1990 (Royal Library Cod. Arab. CLXVIII))
DateA.H. 614–16/A.D. 1217–19

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Mosul, Jazira, Iraq. Flag of Iraq

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"Equestrian Portrait of Badr al-Din Lu'lu'", from the Kitab al-aghani (Book of Songs) of Abu-l-Faraj al-Isfahani is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Equestrian Portrait of Badr al-Din Lu'lu'", from the Kitab al-aghani (Book of Songs) of Abu-l-Faraj al-Isfahani created?

"Equestrian Portrait of Badr al-Din Lu'lu'", from the Kitab al-aghani (Book of Songs) of Abu-l-Faraj al-Isfahani dates to A.H. 614–16/A.D. 1217–19.

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"Equestrian Portrait of Badr al-Din Lu'lu'", from the Kitab al-aghani (Book of Songs) of Abu-l-Faraj al-Isfahani is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Equestrian Portrait of Badr al-Din Lu'lu'", from the Kitab al-aghani (Book of Songs) of Abu-l-Faraj al-Isfahani originate?

"Equestrian Portrait of Badr al-Din Lu'lu'", from the Kitab al-aghani (Book of Songs) of Abu-l-Faraj al-Isfahani originates from Iraq.

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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