Flag of IranIslamic ArtWorks on Paperdated A.H. end of Jumada I 599 / A.D. April 1164

Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an is a works on paper Hamadan from Iran|Iran created in dated A.H. end of Jumada I 599 / A.D. April 1164 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 16 11/16 × 11 9/16 in. (42.4 × 29.4 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions16 11/16 × 11 9/16 in. (42.4 × 29.4 cm)
ClassificationWorks on Paper
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineLoaned by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA. (NE-P 27)
Datedated A.H. end of Jumada I 599 / A.D. April 1164

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Hamadan, Iran|Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an?

Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an created?

Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an dates to dated A.H. end of Jumada I 599 / A.D. April 1164.

What material is Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an made from?

Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an originate?

Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an originates from Iran|Iran.

Is Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the Qur'an in the public domain?

Folios from a Copy (Mushaf) of the 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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