Islamic ArtCodices1487By Farid al-Din `Attar
"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in 1487 using opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring 7 3/4 x 5 3/4in. (19.7 x 14.6cm) attributed to Farid al-Din `Attar — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | 7 3/4 x 5 3/4in. (19.7 x 14.6cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1963 |
| Date | 1487 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses "Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds)?
"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) created?
"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) dates to 1487.
What material is "Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) made from?
"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is crafted from opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does "Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) originate?
"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) originates from present-day Afghanistan.
Is "Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) in the public domain?
"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds) is in the public domain and can be freely used.