Qur'an

Calligrapher Abd al-Qadir al-Hasani al-Husayni Shirazi

ca. 1560–1600

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On loan to The Met

This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

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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