Flag of IranIslamic ArtWorks on Paperca. 1270

"The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini is a works on paper from Iran created in ca. 1270 using ink on paper; unbound measuring 7 11/16 × 6 5/16 in. (19.5 × 16 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk on paper; unbound
Dimensions7 11/16 × 6 5/16 in. (19.5 × 16 cm)
ClassificationWorks on Paper
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineLawrence J Schoenberg Collection of Manuscripts, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Penn Libraries (LJS386)
Dateca. 1270

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Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

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What department houses "The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini?

"The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini created?

"The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini dates to ca. 1270.

What material is "The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini made from?

"The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini is crafted from ink on paper; unbound.

Where does "The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini originate?

"The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini originates from Iran.

Is "The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini in the public domain?

"The Comprehensive Balance," from a Kitab mizan al-hikmah (Book of the Balance of Wisdom) by Abu-l-Fath 'Abd al-Rahman al-Khazini is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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