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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Leaf from Nizami's "Khamsah," Khusraw Visiting the Yellow Palace, Reverse
Leaf from Nizami's "Khamsah," Khusraw Visiting the Yellow Palace
Portrait of a Man in a Blue Coat Holding a Carafe (Back)
Portrait of a Man in a Blue Coat Holding a Carafe
Collage Portrait of a Man Holding an Axe (Back)
Collage Portrait of a Man Holding an Axe
Portrait of a Young Man Holding a Carafe and Cup (Back)
Portrait of a Young Man Holding a Carafe and Cup
Portrait of a Young Man Seated Under a Tree (Back)
Portrait of a Young Man Seated Under a Tree
Portrait of a Young Man Holding a Vase (Back)
Portrait of a Young Man Holding a Vase
Portrait of a Young Man Standing by a Tree (Back)
Portrait of a Young Man Standing by a Tree
Leaf from Nizami's "Khamsah," Farhad Meeting Shirin (Back)
Leaf from Nizami's "Khamsah," Farhad Meeting Shirin
Unidentified Persian Manuscript Leaf
Drawing of a Woman and Her Tutor
Portrait of a Man Standing in a Fur Cap (Back)
Portrait of a Man Standing in a Fur Cap