Works of Art (42)
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The "Seley" Carpet, late 16th century, Probably Herat (present-day Afghanistan),
Wool warp, cotton weft, wool pile, asymmetrically knotted pile (1978.550) |
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Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness: Page from the Divan of Hafiz (Collected Poems of Hafiz), ca. 1526–27,
Sultan Muhammad (Iranian),
Tabriz, Iran,
Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper (1988.430) |
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Astrolabe, dated 1065 A.H. / 1654–55 A.D.; Safavid, Signed by Muhammad Zaman, Iran (63.166a-j) |
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Bahram Gur in the Turquoise Pavilion: Page from a manuscript of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, dated 1524–25; Safavid, Afghanistan (Herat), Colors, gold, and silver on paper (13.228.7.10) |
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Binding: From a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid,
Iran (Isfahan),
Tooled and stamped leather on paper, gold, opaque watercolor (63.210.67) |
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Bottle, Safavid period (1501–1722), 17th century, Iran, Stonepaste, luster painted on opaque blue glaze, silver (30.95.158) |
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Brocade, 17th century; Safavid, Iran, Silk and metal thread (59.58) |
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Calligraphy page, 1714; Safavid, Iran, Ink, colors, and gold on paper (62.152.14) |
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Carpet with a compartment design, Safavid period (1501–1722), first half of 16th century, Iran, silk (warp and weft), wool (pile), asymmetrically knotted pile (10.61.3) |
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Composite camel with attendant, Safavid period (1501–1722), 1570s or 1580s, Iran, Khurasan, Opaque watercolor and ink on paper (25.83.6) |
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The Conference of the Birds: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid,
Iran (Isfahan),
Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, gold on paper (63.210.11) |
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Dappled Stallion, late 16th century,
Habib Allah (Mashhad and Isfahan, Iran),
Mashhad, Iran,
Ink, opaque colors, and gold on paper (1992.51) |
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The Emperor's Carpet (detail), mid-16th century,
Iran (probably Herat),
Silk (warp and weft), wool (pile), asymmetrically knotted pile (43.121.1) |
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Falnama (The Book of Omens), Safavid period, 1550s,
Iran, Qazvin,
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper (35.64.3) |
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The Feast of Sada: From the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525,
Attributed to Sultan Muhammad (Iranian),
Iran, Tabriz,
Colors, ink, silver, and gold on paper (1970.301.2) |
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Frontispiece: From a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid,
Iran (Isfahan),
Opaque watercolor, ink, gold on paper (63.210) |
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Kashan carpet, second half of 16th century; Safavid, Iranian; Attributed to Kashan, Iran, Pile weave, silk pile on silk foundation (14.40.721) |
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Khorasan-type carpet fragment, late 16th or early 17th century; Safavid,
Iran,
Cotton and silk (foundation), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile (2001.54) |
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Lion and Dragon in Combat, mid-17th century; Safavid, Signed by Muhammad Baqir, Iran, Ink and transparent color on paper (1974.20) |
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The Man and the Ruffian: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid,
Iran (Isfahan),
Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper (63.210.4) |
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Marbled page: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid,
Iran (Isfahan),
Opaque watercolor and ink on paper (63.210.44v) |
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Medallion rug with a field of flowers, 17th century; Safavid, Probably Kirman, Iran, Wool pile on cotton, wool, and silk foundation (1970.302.2) |
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Metal plaque, 17th century; Safavid, Iran, Steel, cut and pierced (1987.14) |
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Mounted Hunter with Dog, 16th century; Safavid, Iran, Ink and transparent colors on paper (1975.192.17) |
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"Polonaise" carpet, Safavid period (1501–1722), 17th century, Iran, Isfahan or Kashan, Cotton (warp and weft), silk (weft and pile), metal-wrapped thread; asymmetrically knotted pile, brocaded (50.190.1,2) |
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Portrait of a Dervish, Safavid period (1501–1722), 16th century, Present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Main support: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, margins: gold on dyed paper (57.51.27) |
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A Portuguese, Safavid period (1501–1722), mid-17th century, Iran, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper (55.121.23) |
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Princely Hawking Party, Safavid period (1501–1722), ca. 1570, Iran, Qazvin or Mashhad, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper (12.223.1) |
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Rustam Caried by the Div Akvan: Folio 158 verso of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), mid-17th century; Safavid, Signed by Mucin Musavvir, Isfahan, Iran, Ink, colors, gold, and silver on paper (1974.290.43) |
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Safavid Courtiers Leading Georgian Captives, mid 16th century; Safavid, Iran, Silk and metal wrapped thread; lampas (52.20.12) |
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Sash with flowering plants, 17th century; Safavid, Iran, Silk, silver- and gilt-metal-wrapped thread (metal strip, silk core); taqueté, brocaded (33.80.18) |
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Shaikh Sancan and a Maiden on a Balcony: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid,
Iran (Isfahan),
Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper (63.210.18) |
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Shaikh Sancan and the Unconscious Maiden: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid,
Iran (Isfahan),
Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper (63.210.22) |
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Silk fragment with a rosebush, deer, and flower pattern, late 17th–early 18th century; Safavid, Iran, Silk, silver- and gilt-metal-wrapped thread; compound twill weave, brocaded (49.32.99) |
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Silk velvet signed by "Ghiyath," second half of 16th century; Safavid, Iran, Silk; cut and voided velvet with continuous floats of flat metal thread (52.20.13) |
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Tent panel with hunting scene, ca. 1540; Safavid, Iran, Silk, flat metal thread; cut and voided velvet (1972.189) |
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Textile depicting a courtier in a landscape, 16th century, Safavid, Iran, Silk; lampas (08.109.3) |
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The Turanian King Afrasiyab Conferring with His Brother Garsivaz: Leaf from a Shahnama, folio 110 verso, dated 1107 A.H. / 1696 A.D.; Safavid, Attributed to Muhammad Zaman, Ink, colors, and gold on paper, 1913 (13.228.17) |
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Two Lovers, 1630; Safavid, Riza cAbbasi (ca. 1565–1635), Isfahan, Iran, Tempera and gilt paint on paper (50.164) |
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Velvet fragment, 16th century; Safavid, Iran, Silk and metal thread; velvet (52.20.11) |
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Velvet panel with flowering plants, first half of 17th century; Safavid, Iran, Silk, cotton, flat metal thread; cut and voided velvet, brocaded (12.72.5) |
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Wall panel, first quarter of 17th century; Safavid, Probably from a garden pavilion in Isfahan, Iran Composite body, 28 square tiles, painted and glazed in cuerda seca technique over white slip, set on plaster (03.9a-c) |
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