Islamic ArtCodicestext: dated A.H. 892/ A.D. 1487; illumination: ca. 1600By Farid al-Din `Attar|Zain al-'Abidin al-Tabrizi|Sultan 'Ali al-Mashhadi
Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is a codices Isfahan|Herat from Iran|present-day Afghanistan created in text: dated A.H. 892/ A.D. 1487; illumination: ca. 1600 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring 7.75 in. high 4.50 in. wide (19.7 cm high 11.4 cm wide) attributed to Farid al-Din `Attar|Zain al-'Abidin al-Tabrizi|Sultan 'Ali al-Mashhadi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | 7.75 in. high 4.50 in. wide (19.7 cm high 11.4 cm wide) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1963 |
| Date | text: dated A.H. 892/ A.D. 1487; illumination: ca. 1600 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Isfahan|Herat, Iran|present-day Afghanistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds)?
Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) created?
Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) dates to text: dated A.H. 892/ A.D. 1487; illumination: ca. 1600.
What material is Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) made from?
Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) originate?
Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) originates from Iran|present-day Afghanistan.
Is Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) in the public domain?
Illuminated Frontipiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is in the public domain and can be freely used.