Islamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315By Badi' al-Zaman ibn al-Razzaz al-Jazari|Farrukh ibn `Abd al-Latif
"The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari is a codices from Syria created in dated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 11 13/16 x 7 3/4in. (30 x 19.7cm) Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in… attributed to Badi' al-Zaman ibn al-Razzaz al-Jazari|Farrukh ibn `Abd al-Latif — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | 11 13/16 x 7 3/4in. (30 x 19.7cm) Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm) Frame: 20 1/4 x 15 1/4 in. (51.4 x 38.7 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956 |
| Date | dated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Syria. 
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What department houses "The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari?
"The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari created?
"The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari dates to dated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315.
What material is "The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari made from?
"The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
Where does "The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari originate?
"The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari originates from Syria.
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"The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari is in the public domain and can be freely used.