Qur'anic Compilation Page
Flag of IraqIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1370

By Abu Muhammad 'Abd al-Qayyum ibn Muhammad ibn Karamshah al-Tabrizi

Qur'anic Compilation Page is a codices Baghdad from Iraq created in ca. 1370 using ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper measuring Text block: 14 7/16 x 10 1/2 in. (36.7 x 26.7 cm) Full… attributed to Abu Muhammad 'Abd al-Qayyum ibn Muhammad ibn Karamshah al-Tabrizi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsText block: 14 7/16 x 10 1/2 in. (36.7 x 26.7 cm) Full page: 16 15/16 x 13 3/4 in. (43 x 35 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art and A. Robert Towbin Gift, 2008
Dateca. 1370

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Baghdad, Iraq. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Qur'anic Compilation Page?

Qur'anic Compilation Page is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Qur'anic Compilation Page created?

Qur'anic Compilation Page dates to ca. 1370.

What material is Qur'anic Compilation Page made from?

Qur'anic Compilation Page is crafted from ink, gold, and opaque watercolor on paper.

Where does Qur'anic Compilation Page originate?

Qur'anic Compilation Page originates from Iraq.

Is Qur'anic Compilation Page in the public domain?

Qur'anic Compilation Page 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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