Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1500By 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
| Medium | Main support: ink, watercolor, and gold on paper Margins: ink, watercolor and gold; marbled paper Binding: leather and gold |
| Dimensions | Ht. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm) W. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edwin Binney 3rd and Edward Ablat Gifts, 1982 |
| Date | ca. 1500 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Istanbul, 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.