Islamic ArtCodicessecond half 16th centuryBy Zakaria bin Muhammad bin Mahmud Abu Yahya Qazwini
"The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini is a codices from Iran created in second half 16th century using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring Page:H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm) W. 5 1/2 in. (14.6 x… attributed to Zakaria bin Muhammad bin Mahmud Abu Yahya Qazwini — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page:H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm) W. 5 1/2 in. (14.6 x 14 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) Frame: H. 21 3/4 in. (55.2 cm) W. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George D. Pratt, 1935 |
| Date | second half 16th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Khurasan, Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses "The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini?
"The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini created?
"The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini dates to second half 16th century.
What material is "The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini made from?
"The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
Where does "The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini originate?
"The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini originates from Iran.
Is "The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini in the public domain?
"The Tortoise", Folio from an `Aja'ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) of Qazwini is in the public domain and can be freely used.