Manuscripts of the Muslim World

These handwritten books and paintings in the Rare Book Department come from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia and were made between 1000 and 1900. Browse a sampling of religious texts, calligraphic poetry, literary illustrations, and court portraits.

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Portrait of a Man (Sana'i al-Ghaznavi?) Seated with a Book (Back)
Portrait of a Man (Sana'i al-Ghaznavi?) Seated with a Book
Drawing of a Woman in a Long Veil (Back)
Drawing of a Woman in a Long Veil
Drawing of a Young Woman Outside (Back)
Drawing of a Young Woman Outside
Painting of a Young Woman Giving Her Dog a Drink (Back)
Painting of a Young Woman Giving Her Dog a Drink
Drawing of a Young Woman Giving Her Dog a Drink (Back)
Drawing of a Young Woman Giving Her Dog a Drink
Painting of Three Men on a Terrace (Back)
Painting of Three Men on a Terrace
Drawing of a King Standing by His Horse with Others (Back)
Drawing of a King Standing by His Horse with Others
Persian Calligraphy
Portrait of a Woman Holding a Carafe Under a Tree
Leaf from Nizami's "Khamsah," Bahram Gur in the Red Pavilion, Reverse
Leaf from Nizami's "Khamsah," Bahram Gur in the Red Pavilion
Leaf from Nizami's "Khamsah," Khusraw and Shirin Play Polo, Reverse
Leaf from Nizami's "Khamsah," Khusraw and Shirin Play Polo