"The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi
Flag of IraqIslamic ArtCodicesmid-16th century

By 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

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsH. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm) W. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of George D. Pratt, 1925
Datemid-16th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Baghdad, Iraq. Flag of 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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"The Great Abu Sa'ud Teaching Law", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd-al Baqi 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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