Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith)
Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1500

By Shaikh Hamdullah ibn Mustafa Dede

Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) is a codices probably Istanbul from Turkey created in ca. 1500 using main support: ink, watercolor, and gold on paper margins: ink, watercolor and… measuring Ht. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm) W. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm) attributed to Shaikh Hamdullah ibn Mustafa Dede — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumMain support: ink, watercolor, and gold on paper Margins: ink, watercolor and gold; marbled paper Binding: leather and gold
DimensionsHt. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm) W. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edwin Binney 3rd and Edward Ablat Gifts, 1982
Dateca. 1500

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Istanbul, Turkey. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith)?

Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) created?

Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) dates to ca. 1500.

What material is Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) made from?

Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) is crafted from main support: ink, watercolor, and gold on paper margins: ink, watercolor and gold; marbled paper binding: leather and gold.

Where does Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) originate?

Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) originates from Turkey.

Is Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) in the public domain?

Album of Calligraphies Including Poetry and Prophetic Traditions (Hadith) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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