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Book of Prayers, Surat al-Yasin and Surat al-Fath

Calligrapher Ahmad Nairizi Iranian
Illuminator (attributed to) Muhammad Hadi Iranian
dated 1132 AH/1719–20 CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 462
This prayer book reflects the fusion of Indian and Iranian manuscript illumination in the eighteenth century. It contains the Surat al-Yasin and the Surat al-Fath (Victory) copied by the celebrated master of revival naskh, Ahmad Nairizi, with illuminations attributed to the renowned Muhammad Hadi. The color palette and decoration of naturalistic grape-bearing vines and vegetal scrolls in vibrant gold, pistachio green, and crimson resemble designs used in Mughal and Kashmiri manuscript illumination, architectural decoration, and decorative arts.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Book of Prayers, Surat al-Yasin and Surat al-Fath
  • Calligrapher: Ahmad Nairizi (Iranian, active 1682–1739)
  • Illuminator: (attributed to) Muhammad Hadi (Iranian, died ca. 1771)
  • Date: dated 1132 AH/1719–20 CE
  • Geography: Made in Iran, probably Isfahan
  • Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
    Binding: lacquer
  • Dimensions: H. 9 3/4 in. (24.7 cm)
    W. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2003
  • Object Number: 2003.239
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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