Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1180

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript is a codices from Eastern Iran or present-day Afghanistan created in ca. 1180 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 11.75 in. high 8.75 in. wide (29.8 cm high 22.2 cm wide) โ€” now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions11.75 in. high 8.75 in. wide (29.8 cm high 22.2 cm wide)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineH. O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1929
Dateca. 1180

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Eastern Iran or present-day Afghanistan. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript?

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript created?

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript dates to ca. 1180.

What material is Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript made from?

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript originate?

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript originates from Eastern Iran or present-day Afghanistan.

Is Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript in the public domain?

Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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