Islamic ArtCodicesearly 15th centuryBy Shamardan ibn Abi 'l Khayr
"Purple Amaranth and Watermelon", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr is a codices from Iran created in early 15th century using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image 4 1/4 in x 7 1/2 in. Page 6 5/8 in. x 9 5/8 in. Mat… attributed to Shamardan ibn Abi 'l Khayr — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Image 4 1/4 in x 7 1/2 in. Page 6 5/8 in. x 9 5/8 in. Mat 14 1/14 in. x 19 1/4 in. |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1913 |
| Date | early 15th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
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What department houses "Purple Amaranth and Watermelon", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr?
"Purple Amaranth and Watermelon", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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"Purple Amaranth and Watermelon", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr dates to early 15th century.
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"Purple Amaranth and Watermelon", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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"Purple Amaranth and Watermelon", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr originates from Iran.
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"Purple Amaranth and Watermelon", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr is in the public domain and can be freely used.