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Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt, Hilt: copper; cast, chased, gilded, and inlaid with rubies.<br/>Blade: steel; forged — Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt
second half 16th century

Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Irises, Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with brass (bidri ware) — Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Irises
late 17th century

The House of Bijapur, Kamal Muhammad, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper — The House of Bijapur
Kamal Muhammad
Chand Muhammad
ca. 1680

Panel from a Tent Lining (Qanat), Cotton; plain weave, mordant dyed and painted, resist-dyed — Panel from a Tent Lining (Qanat)
17th century

Emaciated Horse and Rider, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; marbleized paper — Emaciated Horse and Rider
ca. 1625

Calligraphic Dish, Copper alloy; cast — Calligraphic Dish
ca. 1600

Inscriptional Panel from a Mosque, Basalt — Inscriptional Panel from a Mosque
late 16th–17th century

Dish with Peony, Glass, opalescent green; blown, shaped with mold, enameled, and gilded — Dish with Peony
late 17th–early 18th century

Pilgrim Flask, Brass; cast — Pilgrim Flask
early 17th century

Bidri Box for Holding Pan, Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and brass (bidri ware) — Bidri Box for Holding Pan
early–mid 17th century

Nan va Halva (Breads and Sweets), Muhammad Baha' al-Din al-'Amili Iranian, born Syria, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper<br/>Binding: leather — Nan va Halva (Breads and Sweets)
Muhammad Baha' al-Din al-'Amili
ca. 1690

Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Poetry and Flowers, Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and brass (bidri ware) — Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Poetry and Flowers
early 18th century

Panel of a Tent Lining, Cotton; plain weave, mordant painted and dyed, resist dyed — Panel of a Tent Lining
1700–1740

"Kai Khusrau Crosses the Sea", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — "Kai Khusrau Crosses the Sea", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
ca. 1610

Spittoon or Incense Burner, Brass; cast in sections, joined, engraved — Spittoon or Incense Burner
late 16th–early 17th century

Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities), Muhi al-Din Lari Iranian or Indian, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities)
Muhi al-Din Lari
dated 1089 AH/1678 CE

Ring, Gold — Ring
17th century

Locket Pendant, Possibly a Pomander, in Shape of Shell with Animal-Headed Cap Flanked by a Small Bird on Sides, Gold; cast, embossed and engraved, inlayed with turquoise and ruby — Locket Pendant, Possibly a Pomander, in Shape of Shell with Animal-Headed Cap Flanked by a Small Bird on Sides
17th century

Calligraphic Roundel, inscribed "Ya 'Aziz" (Oh Mighty), Sandstone; carved, traces of pigment — Calligraphic Roundel, inscribed "Ya 'Aziz" (Oh Mighty)
late 16th–early 17th century

"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — "Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
ca. 1610

"Death of Farud", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — "Death of Farud", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
ca. 1610

Garden Fountain, Brass; cast in sections, joined and engraved — Garden Fountain
early 17th century

"Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love), Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper — "Fairies Descend to the Chamber of Prince Manohar", Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Rose Garden of Love)
ca. 1700

Pan Box in the Shape of a Duck, Bidri (zinc alloy with inlay of brass and silver), India (Deccan) — Pan Box in the Shape of a Duck
India (Deccan)
ca. 1700

Portrait of a Sufi, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — Portrait of a Sufi
first quarter 17th century

"Solanki Raga", Folio from a Ragamala, Ink and opaque watercolor on paper — "Solanki Raga", Folio from a Ragamala
ca. 1590

Textile Fragment, Silk; brocaded — Textile Fragment
18th–19th century

Textile Fragment, Silk; brocaded — Textile Fragment
18th–19th century

Textile Fragment, Silk and cotton; brocaded — Textile Fragment
18th–19th century

Page of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — Page of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
ca. 1610

Roundel with Repeated Inscription, Wood, gesso; painted and metal-leafed with gold and silver — Roundel with Repeated Inscription
late 16th century

The Fabulous Creature Buraq, Opaque watercolor and gold on paper — The Fabulous Creature Buraq
ca. 1660–80

Elephant Goad, Steel or iron, inlaid with gold and silver — Elephant Goad
late 17th–early 18th century

Palanquin Finials with Lotuses, Copper; cast, pierced, chased, and gilded — Palanquin Finials with Lotuses
ca. 1650–80

Firman (Official Decree) With Illuminated Heading, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — Firman (Official Decree) With Illuminated Heading
dated 957 AH/1550 CE

Page of Calligraphy from a Sharafnama (Book of Honour) of Nizami of Ganja, Nizami, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — Page of Calligraphy from a Sharafnama (Book of Honour) of Nizami of Ganja
Nizami
ca. 1620–30

Pages of Calligraphy from a Sharafnama (Book of Honour) of Nizami of Ganja, Nizami, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper — Pages of Calligraphy from a Sharafnama (Book of Honour) of Nizami of Ganja
Nizami
ca. 1620–30

Kalamkari Panel with Niche, Cotton; plain weave, mordant painted and dyed, resist dyed — Kalamkari Panel with Niche
late 17th–early 18th century

Lacquered Pen Box (Qalamdan), Manohar, Papier-maché; painted, gilded, and lacquered — Lacquered Pen Box (Qalamdan)
Manohar
late 17th–early 18th century

Man's Robe (Jama) with Poppies, Cotton; painted, with applied gold leaf — Man's Robe (Jama) with Poppies
17th century