Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesdated Shawwal A.H. 1260/A.D. October 1844

By Muhammad Shah

Album Page with Calligraphy Exercise (siyah mashq) by Muhammad Shah Qajar (3rd Ruler of the Qajar Dynasty) is a codices from Iran created in dated Shawwal A.H. 1260/A.D. October 1844 using ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper measuring H: 12.2 in (31 cm) x W: 7.7 in (19.5 cm) attributed to Muhammad Shah — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsH: 12.2 in (31 cm) x W: 7.7 in (19.5 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2016
Datedated Shawwal A.H. 1260/A.D. October 1844

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

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Album Page with Calligraphy Exercise (siyah mashq) by Muhammad Shah Qajar (3rd Ruler of the Qajar Dynasty) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Album Page with Calligraphy Exercise (siyah mashq) by Muhammad Shah Qajar (3rd Ruler of the Qajar Dynasty) dates to dated Shawwal A.H. 1260/A.D. October 1844.

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Album Page with Calligraphy Exercise (siyah mashq) by Muhammad Shah Qajar (3rd Ruler of the Qajar Dynasty) is crafted from ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper.

Where does Album Page with Calligraphy Exercise (siyah mashq) by Muhammad Shah Qajar (3rd Ruler of the Qajar Dynasty) originate?

Album Page with Calligraphy Exercise (siyah mashq) by Muhammad Shah Qajar (3rd Ruler of the Qajar Dynasty) originates from Iran.

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

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