Islamic ArtCodicesmid-16th centuryBy Mahmud 'Abd-al Baqi (Ottoman)
"The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi is a codices Baghdad from Iraq created in mid-16th century using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) W. 6 in. (15.2 cm) attributed to Mahmud 'Abd-al Baqi (Ottoman) — 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 | H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) W. 6 in. (15.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of George D. Pratt, 1925 |
| Date | mid-16th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Baghdad, Iraq. 
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What department houses "The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi?
"The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi created?
"The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi dates to mid-16th century.
What material is "The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi made from?
"The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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"The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi originates from Iraq.
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