Flag of IraqIslamic ArtWorks on Paperdated A.H. 566 / A.D. 1170–1171

"Andromeda," from a Kitab suwar al-kawakib al-thabitah (Book of the Images of the Fixed Stars) by Abu-l-Husayn 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Umar al- Sufi is a works on paper Mosul from Iraq|Iraq created in dated A.H. 566 / A.D. 1170–1171 using ink on paper measuring Height: 10 13/16 in. (27.5 cm) Width: 8 7/16 in. (21.5 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk on paper
DimensionsHeight: 10 13/16 in. (27.5 cm) Width: 8 7/16 in. (21.5 cm)
ClassificationWorks on Paper
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford (Ms. Huntington 212, f. 74b)
Datedated A.H. 566 / A.D. 1170–1171

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Mosul, Iraq|Iraq. Flag of Iraq

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"Andromeda," from a Kitab suwar al-kawakib al-thabitah (Book of the Images of the Fixed Stars) by Abu-l-Husayn 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Umar al- Sufi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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"Andromeda," from a Kitab suwar al-kawakib al-thabitah (Book of the Images of the Fixed Stars) by Abu-l-Husayn 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Umar al- Sufi dates to dated A.H. 566 / A.D. 1170–1171.

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"Andromeda," from a Kitab suwar al-kawakib al-thabitah (Book of the Images of the Fixed Stars) by Abu-l-Husayn 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Umar al- Sufi is crafted from ink on paper.

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"Andromeda," from a Kitab suwar al-kawakib al-thabitah (Book of the Images of the Fixed Stars) by Abu-l-Husayn 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Umar al- Sufi originates from Iraq|Iraq.

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"Andromeda," from a Kitab suwar al-kawakib al-thabitah (Book of the Images of the Fixed Stars) by Abu-l-Husayn 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Umar al- Sufi is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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