Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1476–86By Maulana Muhammad Ibn Husam ad Din
"Three Men Before a Castle", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in ca. 1476–86 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 15 11/16 x 11 3/8in. (39.8 x 28.9cm) attributed to Maulana Muhammad Ibn Husam ad Din — 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 | 15 11/16 x 11 3/8in. (39.8 x 28.9cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1955 |
| Date | ca. 1476–86 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Shiraz, Iran. 
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"Three Men Before a Castle", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din dates to ca. 1476–86.
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"Three Men Before a Castle", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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"Three Men Before a Castle", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din originates from Iran.
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