"Figure for Use at Drinking Parties", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari
Flag of SyriaIslamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315

By Badi' al-Zaman ibn al-Razzaz al-Jazari

"Figure for Use at Drinking Parties", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari is a codices from probably Syria created in dated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 11.62 in. high 7.94 in. wide (29.5 cm high 20.2 cm… attributed to Badi' al-Zaman ibn al-Razzaz al-Jazari — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions11.62 in. high 7.94 in. wide (29.5 cm high 20.2 cm wide) Mat size: 14 1/4 in. x 19 in. Frame: 16 3/4 in. 21 5/8 in.
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1955
Datedated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Syria. Flag of Syria

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"Figure for Use at Drinking Parties", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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"Figure for Use at Drinking Parties", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari originates from probably Syria.

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

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