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"Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din

ca. 1476–86
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 455
This painting, with its vibrant color palette and lively action, is taken from a manuscript of the Khavarannama (Book of the East), a gathering of tales relating the adventures of 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. These mostly imaginary accounts of the exploits of 'Ali and his companions against demons, dragons, and kings were composed in emulation of the great Persian poet Firdausi’s Shahnama, but have the important religious figure of 'Ali as their main protagonist.

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Object Information
  • Title: "Amr has the Infidels Thrown into the Sea", Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din
  • Author: Maulana Muhammad Ibn Husam ad Din (Iranian, died 1470)
  • Date: ca. 1476–86
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran, Shiraz
  • Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: H. 15 11/16 in. (39.8 cm)
    W. 11 1/4 in. ( 28.6 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1955
  • Object Number: 55.125.1
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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