"Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu'
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1300

By Ibn Bakhtishu'

"Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' is a codices from Iran created in ca. 1300 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm) W. 6 3/16… attributed to Ibn Bakhtishu' — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm) W. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Page: H. 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm) W. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (55.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (40.6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1918
Dateca. 1300

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu'?

"Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' created?

"Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' dates to ca. 1300.

What material is "Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' made from?

"Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' originate?

"Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' originates from Iran.

Is "Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' in the public domain?

"Pair of Eagles", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' 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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