"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1425

By Hafiz-i Abru

"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in ca. 1425 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 16.87 in. high 13.00 in. wide (42.8 cm high 33 cm wide) attributed to Hafiz-i Abru — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions16.87 in. high 13.00 in. wide (42.8 cm high 33 cm wide)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
Dateca. 1425

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. Flag of Afghanistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)?

"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) created?

"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) dates to ca. 1425.

What material is "Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) made from?

"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) originate?

"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) originates from present-day Afghanistan.

Is "Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) in the public domain?

"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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