"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodices1520–25

By Ala al-Din Muhammad|Amir Khusrau Dihlavi

"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in 1520–25 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/4in. (21.6 x 13.3cm) attributed to Ala al-Din Muhammad|Amir Khusrau Dihlavi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions8 1/2 x 5 1/4in. (21.6 x 13.3cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1913
Date1520–25

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Geography

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

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"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi created?

"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi dates to 1520–25.

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"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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

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