"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds)
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 892/ A.D. 1487

By Sultan 'Ali al-Mashhadi|Farid al-Din `Attar

"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in dated A.H. 892/ A.D. 1487 using opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm) W. 5 1/2… attributed to Sultan 'Ali al-Mashhadi|Farid al-Din `Attar — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm) W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) Page: H. 13 in. (33 cm) W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1963
Datedated A.H. 892/ A.D. 1487

Historical Context

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds)?

"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) created?

"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) dates to dated A.H. 892/ A.D. 1487.

What material is "Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) made from?

"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is crafted from opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.

Where does "Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) originate?

"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) originates from present-day Afghanistan.

Is "Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) in the public domain?

"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) 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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