Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 931/ A.D. 1524–25

By Sultan Muhammad Nur|Mahmud Muzahhib|Shaikh Zada|Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja)

Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in dated A.H. 931/ A.D. 1524–25 using binding: leather; embossed; gold and color manuscript: ink, opaque watercolor… measuring 12 5/8 x 8 3/4 in. (32.1 x 22.2 cm) attributed to Sultan Muhammad Nur|Mahmud Muzahhib|Shaikh Zada|Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBinding: leather; embossed; gold and color Manuscript: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions12 5/8 x 8 3/4 in. (32.1 x 22.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Datedated A.H. 931/ A.D. 1524–25

Historical Context

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami?

Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami created?

Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami dates to dated A.H. 931/ A.D. 1524–25.

What material is Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami made from?

Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is crafted from binding: leather; embossed; gold and color manuscript: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originate?

Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originates from present-day Afghanistan.

Is Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami in the public domain?

Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami 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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