"Preparation For a Noon-Day Meal," Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodices1580

By Qasim 'Ali of Shiraz

"Preparation For a Noon-Day Meal," Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is a codices from Iran created in 1580 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image 57/8 in x 10 1/4 in. Page 6 13/16 in. x 10 1/2… attributed to Qasim 'Ali of Shiraz — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsImage 57/8 in x 10 1/4 in. Page 6 13/16 in. x 10 1/2 in. Mat 14 1/14 in. x 19 1/4 in.
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Date1580

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

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"Preparation For a Noon-Day Meal," Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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"Preparation For a Noon-Day Meal," Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i dates to 1580.

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"Preparation For a Noon-Day Meal," Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Preparation For a Noon-Day Meal," Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i originate?

"Preparation For a Noon-Day Meal," Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i originates from Iran.

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"Preparation For a Noon-Day Meal," Folio from a Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i 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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