Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the  "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an"
Flag of IraqIslamic ArtCodicesA.H. 706/ A.D 1306–7

By Ahmad ibn al-Suhrawardi al-Bakri|Muhammad ibn Aibak ibn 'Abdallah

Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" is a codices Baghdad from Iraq created in A.H. 706/ A.D 1306–7 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 17 x 13 7/8in. (43.2 x 35.2cm) Mat: 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x… attributed to Ahmad ibn al-Suhrawardi al-Bakri|Muhammad ibn Aibak ibn 'Abdallah — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions17 x 13 7/8in. (43.2 x 35.2cm) Mat: 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x 40.6 cm) Frame: 23 x 17 in. (58.4 x 43.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1950
DateA.H. 706/ A.D 1306–7

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Baghdad, Iraq. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an"?

Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" created?

Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" dates to A.H. 706/ A.D 1306–7.

What material is Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" made from?

Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" originate?

Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" originates from Iraq.

Is Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" in the public domain?

Opening Folio of the 26th Volume of the "Anonymous Baghdad Qur'an" 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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