Qur'an

ca. 1560–1600
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Qur'an
  • Calligrapher:
    Abd al-Qadir al-Hasani al-Husayni Shirazi
  • Date:
    ca. 1560–1600
  • Geography:
    Made in India, Deccan, Golconda
  • Medium:
    Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions:
    H. 21 5/8 in. (55 cm)
    W. 14 15/16 in. (38 cm)
  • Classification:
    Codices
  • Credit Line:
    The al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art