Islamic ArtCodicesearly 16th century"Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i is a codices Bukhara from present-day Uzbekistan created in early 16th century using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 5 7/8 x 4in. (14.9 x 10.2cm) — 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 | 5 7/8 x 4in. (14.9 x 10.2cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Samuel D. Lee Fund, 1940 |
| Date | early 16th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan. 
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What department houses "Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i?
"Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i created?
"Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i dates to early 16th century.
What material is "Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i made from?
"Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
Where does "Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i originate?
"Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i originates from present-day Uzbekistan.
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"Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i is in the public domain and can be freely used.