Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1430By Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja)|Maulana Azhar
Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in ca. 1430 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; lacquer binding measuring 11 x 7in. (27.9 x 17.8cm) attributed to Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja)|Maulana Azhar — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; lacquer binding |
| Dimensions | 11 x 7in. (27.9 x 17.8cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913 |
| Date | ca. 1430 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami?
Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami created?
Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami dates to ca. 1430.
What material is Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami made from?
Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; lacquer binding.
Where does Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originate?
Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originates from present-day Afghanistan.
Is Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami in the public domain?
Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is in the public domain and can be freely used.