Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510)
Flag of UzbekistanIslamic ArtCodices16th century

Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) is a codices Bukhara from present-day Uzbekistan created in 16th century using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) W. 4 3/4 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm) Page: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm) W. 5 in. (12.7 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
Date16th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan. Flag of Uzbekistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510)?

Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) created?

Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) dates to 16th century.

What material is Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) made from?

Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

Where does Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) originate?

Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) originates from present-day Uzbekistan.

Is Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) in the public domain?

Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510) 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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