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An Episode from the Story of the Sasanian King Khusrau and His Beloved Shirin, from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami (1141–1209) (verso); Persian verses from a Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) of Jami (d. 1492) (recto) at the Cleveland Museum of Art
An Episode from the Story of the Sasanian King Khusrau and His Beloved Shirin, from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami (1141–1209) (verso) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1540–70, opaque watercolor, ink, gold, and silver on paper. Explore the wor
Yusuf and Zulaykha (recto); Text Page, Persian Verses (verso) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1556–65, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Yusuf and Zulaykha (recto), from an Anthology of Persian Verses, including the Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) of Jami: The Fifth Throne at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1556–65, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context
The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian, 1247–1318) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1596, Gum tempera, ink, an
The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, page from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian,1247–1318) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1596, Gum tempera and
Calligraphy at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1596, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Fibula (Pin) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 400–200 BCE, gold. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Twelve Medallions Mounted as a Necklace at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1400, enameled gold, precious stones, and pearls; some later additions with modern chain. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Pendant Triptych with an Onyx Cameo of the Nativity at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1460–1500; cameo: c. 1250–1300, basse-taille enamel on gold; onyx cameo. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Standing Figure of a Man at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1500, bronze. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Thumb Ring at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s–1900s, white jade. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Thumb Ring at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s–1900s, white jade. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Thumb Ring at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s–mid-1900s, white jade. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Thumb Ring at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s–1900s, green and white jade. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Thumb Ring at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s–1900s, white and green jade. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Thumb Ring at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s–1900s, green and white jade. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Thumb Ring at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s–1900s, green and white jade. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Thumb Ring at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1800s–1900s, green and white jade. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Crane at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early to mid-1900s, bronze. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Tide-Changing Jewel with Dragon at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1900s, silver, shakudō (copper and gold alloy), and crystal. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Shepherds in a Landscape at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1517, engraving. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Long-necked Jar at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 200s–300s CE, gray pottery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Curly-Tailed Animal Pendant at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 100–800 CE, agate. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Animal-Headed Figure Pendant at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1000–1550, cast gold. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Altar Front at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 540–600, marble. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Curtain Fragment with Galloping Horse at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 500s CE, plain weave (tabby) with inwoven slit-tapestry weave; wool. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Figure of Pantalone at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1755, soft-paste porcelain with enamel decoration. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Rank Badge (buzi) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1736–95, silk, satin weave; silk embroidery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Rank Badge (buzi) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1736–95, silk, satin weave; silk, gold metal thread, and peacock feather embroidery. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Dancer Looking at the Sole of her Right Foot at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1896–97, bronze. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
The Cowherdess, Eragny at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1886, crayon. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Stenciled Velvet at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1902–10, plain silk velvet stencilled with vegetable dyes. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Stenciled Velvet at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1902–10, plain silk velvet stencilled with vegetable dyes. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Plate Depicting the Soap Bubble Blower (La souffleuse de savon) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1760–70, salt-glazed, transfer-printed stoneware. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Scenes from the Tale of Genji at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1700s, Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold on gilded paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Scenes from the Tale of Genji at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1700s, One of a pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold on gilded paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Scenes from the Tale of Genji at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1700s, One of a pair of six-panel folding screens; ink and color on gilded paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Birds and Flowers at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1500s, Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Birds and Flowers at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1500s, One of a pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.