"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesA.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25

By Sultan Muhammad Nur|Mahmud Muzahhib|Shaikh Zada|Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja)

"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) W. 4 7/8… attributed to Sultan Muhammad Nur|Mahmud Muzahhib|Shaikh Zada|Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) W. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm) Page: H. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm) W. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
DateA.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. Flag of Afghanistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami?

"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami created?

"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami dates to A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25.

What material is "Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami made from?

"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originate?

"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originates from present-day Afghanistan.

Is "Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami in the public domain?

"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami 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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