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"Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar

Author Amir Khusrau Dihlavi Indian
second half 16th century
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Rulers sometimes held semi-public bazms (feasts) involving large numbers of guests. Here the ruler is seated on a hexagonal platform atop a tree and accompanied by attendants. This whimsical portrayal of an outdoor bazm includes charming details such as children swinging on tree branches and servants climbing a ladder to serve the ruler food and wine. Below, dancers and musicians playing the kamancha (Persian fiddle), daf (frame drum), and barbat (Persian oud or lute) entertain the guests gathered around them.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: "Entertainment in a Garden", Folio from a Khamsa of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, Matla' al-Anvar
  • Author: Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian, Patiyali, 1253–1325 Delhi)
  • Date: second half 16th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran, Shiraz
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Overall: H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
    W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
    Painting: H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)
    W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
    Dimensions of painting: 13 5/8 x 8 1/4in. (34.6 x 21cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
  • Object Number: 57.51.12
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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