Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1580

By Maulana Nur al-Din `Abd al-Rahman Jami

Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in ca. 1580 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 10 x 5 3/4in. (25.4 x 14.6cm) attributed to Maulana Nur al-Din `Abd al-Rahman Jami — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions10 x 5 3/4in. (25.4 x 14.6cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Dateca. 1580

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Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami?

Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami created?

Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami dates to ca. 1580.

What material is Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami made from?

Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami originate?

Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami originates from Iran.

Is Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami in the public domain?

Illuminated Double Page of a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami 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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