"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1525–35

By Sultan Muhammad Nur

"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di is a codices probably Bukhara and Herat from present-day Uzbekistan and Afghanistan created in ca. 1525–35 using ink, gold, and colors on paper measuring Painting: H. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm) W. 5 in… attributed to Sultan Muhammad Nur — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, gold, and colors on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm) W. 5 in. (12.7 cm) Page: H. 11 in. (27.9 cm) W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Louis V. Bell Fund and The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1974
Dateca. 1525–35

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Bukhara and Herat, present-day Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Flag of Afghanistan

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"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di dates to ca. 1525–35.

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"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di is crafted from ink, gold, and colors on paper.

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"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di originates from present-day Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.

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"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di 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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