ticketsMember | Make a donation

Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510)

16th century
Not on view
This painting, considered a portrait of the Shaibanid ruler Muhammad Khan, surrounds its subject with the accoutrements of culture—ink pots, pen cases, and books. Upon his conquest of the Timurid political and cultural capital of Herat in 1507, this new ruler was eager to adopt the royal protocols established at the court of his predecessor, Sultan Husain Baiqara. This portrait may reflect Muhammad Khan’s interest in presenting himself as the legitimate ruler of this great, cosmopolitan city

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510)
  • Date: 16th century
  • Geography: Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhara
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Painting: H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
    W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
    Page: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
    W. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
    Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
    W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
  • Object Number: 57.51.29
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

More Artwork

More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
"Yusuf and Zulaikha", Folio 51r from a Bustan of Sa`di, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
"Yusuf and Zulaikha", Folio 51r from a Bustan of Sa`di
ca. 1525–35
Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66)
ca. 1555–60
"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja, Nizami, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
Multiple artists/makers
931 AH/1524–25 CE
"The Feast of Sada", Folio 22v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
"The Feast of Sada", Folio 22v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
Sultan Muhammad
ca. 1525
"Isfandiyar's Third Course: He Slays a Dragon", Folio 434v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
"Isfandiyar's Third Course: He Slays a Dragon", Folio 434v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
Qasim ibn 'Ali
ca. 1530

Related Content

Publications

Books, guides, and catalogues published by The Met.

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.