Islamic ArtCodicesmid-1550s–early 1560s"Coffin of Imam 'Ali", Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq is a codices Qazvin from Iran created in mid-1550s–early 1560s using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 22 5/16 in. (56.7 cm) W. 16… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: H. 22 5/16 in. (56.7 cm) W. 16 7/8 in. (42.8 cm) Mat : H. 28 in. (71.1 cm) W. 22 in. (55.9 cm) Frame: H. 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm) W. 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Francis M. Weld Gift, 1950 |
| Date | mid-1550s–early 1560s |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Qazvin, Iran. 
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What department houses "Coffin of Imam 'Ali", Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq?
"Coffin of Imam 'Ali", Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Coffin of Imam 'Ali", Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq created?
"Coffin of Imam 'Ali", Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq dates to mid-1550s–early 1560s.
What material is "Coffin of Imam 'Ali", Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq made from?
"Coffin of Imam 'Ali", Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
Where does "Coffin of Imam 'Ali", Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq originate?
"Coffin of Imam 'Ali", Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq originates from Iran.
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