Islamic ArtCodicesA.H. 1075/ A.D. 1664

Manuscript of the Nihj al-Balagha (The Way of Eloquence) and Other Texts is a codices created in A.H. 1075/ A.D. 1664 using ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring 30.1 cm X 18.5 cm outer binding 29.1 X 17.3 cm approx inner… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions30.1 cm X 18.5 cm outer binding 29.1 X 17.3 cm approx inner pages.
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe National Museum, New Delhi, India
DateA.H. 1075/ A.D. 1664

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What department houses Manuscript of the Nihj al-Balagha (The Way of Eloquence) and Other Texts?

Manuscript of the Nihj al-Balagha (The Way of Eloquence) and Other Texts is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Manuscript of the Nihj al-Balagha (The Way of Eloquence) and Other Texts created?

Manuscript of the Nihj al-Balagha (The Way of Eloquence) and Other Texts dates to A.H. 1075/ A.D. 1664.

What material is Manuscript of the Nihj al-Balagha (The Way of Eloquence) and Other Texts made from?

Manuscript of the Nihj al-Balagha (The Way of Eloquence) and Other Texts is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

Is Manuscript of the Nihj al-Balagha (The Way of Eloquence) and Other Texts in the public domain?

Manuscript of the Nihj al-Balagha (The Way of Eloquence) and Other Texts is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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