Easter Sunday 1611 Akbar’s grandsons attended Mass, ate Easter eggs
On Easter Sunday 1611 Akbar's grandsons attended Mass, ate Easter eggs with relish and watched entertainments arranged by the Jesuit...
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Bowl with Arabic Inscription,10th century, Nishapur, Iran : Met Museum
التدبير قبل العمل يو منك من الندم؛ اليمن و السلام Gallery Text : The calligraphic decoration on this bowl reads...
The Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp in Met Museum
Shahnama of Firdausi The Shahnama is a long epic poem written by the Persian poet Firdausi between c. 977 and...
“Coffin of Imam ‘Ali”, Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja’far al-Sadiq,mid-1550s–early 1560s~ Met Museum
Gallery Text This folio is from a manuscript of the Falnama (Book of Omens), an illustrated divinatory book. It depicts...
“The Elephant Clock”, Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari,dated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315 Farrukh ibn `Abd al-Latif
Gallery Text : This page comes from a treatise on fantastic devices invented by the author al‑Jazari. His elephant clock...
“The Elephant Clock”, Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari,dated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315 Farrukh ibn `Abd al-Latif
Gallery Text : This page comes from a treatise on fantastic devices invented by the author al‑Jazari. His elephant clock...
The Tashkent Quran (8-9 century) in the Met museum
Gallery Text : Folio from the "Tashkent Qur'an",late 8th to 9th century Magnificent in size, this folio comes from one...
Folio from the “Qur’an of `Umar Aqta”,late 14th–early 15th century (before 1405) ~ Met Museum
Surah Al_Qasas ... This is the abode of the Hereafter! We appoint it unto those who Seek not exaltation in...
Statuette of nude goddess from Babylon in Met Museum
Statuette of nude goddess 1st c BC From Mesopotamia Rubies from Burma Probably Ishtar ( it's on loan From Louvre...
The World between Empires: Art and Identity in the Ancient Middle East- exhibition in Met Museum
This little goddess from 1st century BC BabylonWith Burmese rubies showing the extent of trade Portrait of a woman (50-150...
“Dervish With a Lion”, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, Artist: Painting by Padarath ~ Met Museum
Gallery Text : Persian Inscription (in lower border, in Shah Jahan’s hand): "Work of Padarath" During the reigns of Jahangir...
The lions of Babylon – Met Museum
Gallery Text : The Assyrian Empire fell before the combined onslaughts of Babylonians and Medes in 614 and 612 B.C....
“Shah Jahan on a Terrace, painted by Chitarman- Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait”, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album,recto: 1627–28; verso: ca. 1530–50 ~ Met Museum
Gallery Text : The presentation of the emperor amplifies the formula evolved during the reigns of Akbar and Jahangir. Shah...
“Dervish Leading a Bear”, by Govardhan Folio from the Shah Jahan Album,recto: ca. 1630–40; verso: ca. 1530–40_ Met Museum
Gallery Text : This painting of a dervish reflects the Mughal interest in holy men. Prince Dara-Shikoh, Shah Jahan's eldest...
“Akbar With Lion and Calf”, painted by Govardhan Folio from the Shah Jahan Album,verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1530–50~ Met Museum
Gallery Text : This posthumous portrait of Akbar incorporates the Elizabethan-derived motif of a lion and calf living in peace...
The Emperor’s Carpet,second half 16th century: Met Museum
Above From the gallery website Gallery Text : One of the finest products of the Safavid court ateliers, this carpet...
The Seley Carpet,late 16th century : Met Museum
Gallery Text : This is one of the finest Persian carpets known, produced at a time when the art of...
The Seley Carpet,late 16th century : Met Museum
Gallery Text : This is one of the finest Persian carpets known, produced at a time when the art of...
Damascus Room,dated A.H. 1119/A.D. 1707 : Met Museum
Above image From the gallery website Gallery Text The Damascus Room is a residential winter reception chamber (qa'a) typical of...
Mihrab (Prayer Niche) from Isfahan 14th c in Met Museum
Gallery Text : Arabic Inscription (on the outer border in thuluth script): Qur'an 9:18-22 Arabic Inscription (framing the niche of...
Garden Gathering,1640–50- Isfahan ~ Met museum
Gallery Text : Garden Gathering,1640–50 At the center of this scene, a lady leans on a bolster pillow and languidly...
Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja),ca. 11th century: Met Museum
From the museum page Gallery Text : As a symbol, Shiva Nataraja is a brilliant invention. It combines in a...
Mughal Mango shaped perfume/cosmetic flask in Met museum
From gallery page Gallery Text: In spite of its modest size, this flask in the shape of a mango, adorned...
The famous Daulatabad cannon, Qila Shikan
The famous Daulatabad cannon The Mendhatope (Ram Cannon) originally known as Qila Shikan. (Breaker of Forts) is placed on an...
Baoli in Asirgarh Fort
hanstaa paanii rotaa paanii mujh ko aavaaze'n detaa thaa Nasir Kazmi
Kundi Bhandara in Burhanpur
A unique waterway system made by Abdur Rahim Khan e Khana In Burhanpur to carry water to the city called...
Van Gogh in Harvard Art Museum
I have grown up reading about Van Gogh ND seeing photos of his paintings. So to stand in front of...
New York Public Library
I had photos of the NY Public Library in a list of most beautiful libraries in the world and since...
Rodin in Harvard Art Museum
Gallery Text Rodin modeled more than two hundred figures inspired by Dante’s Inferno for his massive sculptural project that came...
Come, explore and fall in love the Beauties of Delhi (Dilli ki Ranaiya’n) and the World with me, Rana Safvi
I have a masters in medieval history from the prestigious Centre for Advanced Studies, Dept. of History, AMU. A firm believer in our Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb, I am passionate about gaining and sharing knowledge and these days I am doing it via the social media platform.