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Calligraphic Galleon

Calligrapher 'Abd al-Qadir Hisari Turkish
dated 1180 AH/1766–67 CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 450
The hull of this sailing ship comprises the names of the Seven Sleepers and their dog. The tale of the Seven Sleepers, found in pre-Islamic Christian sources, concerns a group of men who sleep for centuries within a cave, protected by God from religious persecution. Both hadith (sayings of the Prophet), and tafsir (commentaries on the Qur'an) suggest that these verses from the Qur'an have protective qualities.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Calligraphic Galleon
  • Calligrapher: 'Abd al-Qadir Hisari (Turkish)
  • Date: dated 1180 AH/1766–67 CE
  • Geography: Made in Turkey
  • Medium: Ink and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: H. 19 in. (48.3 cm)
    W. 17 in. (43.2 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art and Rogers Fund, 2003
  • Object Number: 2003.241
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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