Flag of IranIslamic ArtWorks on Paperca.1000–1050 AD

First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an is a works on paper from Iran|Iran created in ca.1000–1050 AD using ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper measuring 5 1/2 × 4 5/16 in. (14 × 11 cm) Weight: Not available — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions5 1/2 × 4 5/16 in. (14 × 11 cm) Weight: Not available
ClassificationWorks on Paper
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineNasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, London (QUR 284)
Dateca.1000–1050 AD

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran|Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an?

First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an created?

First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an dates to ca.1000–1050 AD.

What material is First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an made from?

First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an is crafted from ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper.

Where does First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an originate?

First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an originates from Iran|Iran.

Is First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an in the public domain?

First Folio from a Single-Volume Qur'an 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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