The CloistersManuscripts and Illuminationsca. 900-950Folio from a Qur'an is a manuscripts and illuminations from Probably Tunisia, Qairawan created in ca. 900-950 using gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment colored with indigo measuring 11 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (28.5 x 37.5 cm) — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment colored with indigo |
| Dimensions | 11 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (28.5 x 37.5 cm) |
| Classification | Manuscripts and Illuminations |
| Department | The Cloisters |
| Credit Line | Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, purchased with funds provided by the Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky (M.86.196) |
| Date | ca. 900-950 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Probably Tunisia, Qairawan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Folio from a Qur'an?
Folio from a Qur'an is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Folio from a Qur'an created?
Folio from a Qur'an dates to ca. 900-950.
What material is Folio from a Qur'an made from?
Folio from a Qur'an is crafted from gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment colored with indigo.
Where does Folio from a Qur'an originate?
Folio from a Qur'an originates from Probably Tunisia, Qairawan.
Is Folio from a Qur'an in the public domain?
Folio from a 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