"Khizr Comes to the Ascetic's Cell", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1450

By Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

"Khizr Comes to the Ascetic's Cell", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is a codices from Northern India created in ca. 1450 using ink and opaque watercolor on paper measuring Page: H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm) W. 10 1/4 in. (26… attributed to Amir Khusrau Dihlavi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk and opaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsPage: H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm) W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) Painting: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) W. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Kraus, 1976
Dateca. 1450

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Northern India. Flag of India

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"Khizr Comes to the Ascetic's Cell", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi dates to ca. 1450.

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"Khizr Comes to the Ascetic's Cell", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is crafted from ink and opaque watercolor on paper.

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"Khizr Comes to the Ascetic's Cell", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi originates from Northern India.

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

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