"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodices1520–25

By Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in 1520–25 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring Image 5 1/8 in x 8 1/2 in. Page 7 7/8 in. x 12 in. Mat … attributed to Amir Khusrau Dihlavi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsImage 5 1/8 in x 8 1/2 in. Page 7 7/8 in. x 12 in. Mat 14 1/14 in. x 19 1/4 in.
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1913
Date1520–25

Historical Context

Geography

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

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What department houses "Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi?

"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi created?

"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi dates to 1520–25.

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"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

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"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi originates from present-day Afghanistan.

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"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi 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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