Islamic ArtCodicesA.H. 383/A.D. 993Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript is a codices Isfahan from Iran created in A.H. 383/A.D. 993 using ink and gold on paper measuring 9 7/16 x 13 13/16in. (24 x 35.1cm) Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | 9 7/16 x 13 13/16in. (24 x 35.1cm) Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm) Frame: 15 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (38.7 x 51.4 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1940 |
| Date | A.H. 383/A.D. 993 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Isfahan, Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript?
Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript created?
Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript dates to A.H. 383/A.D. 993.
What material is Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript made from?
Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript is crafted from ink and gold on paper.
Where does Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript originate?
Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript originates from Iran.
Is Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript in the public domain?
Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026