Illustrated Manuscript
This unidentified manuscript addresses the beliefs and practices of Islam. The colophon, which begins with a reference to the Qur’an rather than the more typical mention of God, may have been added after the manuscript was produced, or part may have been replaced when the manuscript underwent repairs. This would explain why there is no information about the scribe or the title of the work, which has sometimes been identified as a translation of a Zoroastrian text. Although it does include a mention of Zoroaster, it also provides religious instruction and guidance to its Muslim audience, addressing topics such as the distinction between the truly pious and those who pursue worldly affairs, the fall of Iblis, and poor behavior among the religious class. The illustrations may date to the mid-fifteenth century, when the Turkmen style was prevalent in Shiraz.
Artwork Details
- Title: Illustrated Manuscript
- Date: dated 815 AH/1412 CE
- Geography: Attributed to Iran, Shiraz
- Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; leather binding
- Dimensions: H. 6 5/16 in. (16.1 cm)
W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: Purchase, Mary Griggs Burke Gift and Rogers Fund, 1995
- Object Number: 1995.175
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Ibrahim Sultan
dated 830 AH/1427 CE
Maulana Nur al-Din `Abd al-Rahman Jami
`Abd al-Karim al-Khwarazmi
ca. 1480
Multiple artists/makers
16th century
Multiple artists/makers
dated 741 AH/1341 CE
Multiple artists/makers
dated 741 AH/1341 CE
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.