"King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di
Islamic ArtCodices17th century

By Sa'di

"King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di is a codices created in 17th century using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper attributed to Sa'di — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Date17th century

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What department houses "King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di?

"King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di created?

"King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di dates to 17th century.

What material is "King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di made from?

"King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Is "King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di in the public domain?

"King Salih of Syria Entertaining Two Dervishes", Folio from a Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di 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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