Prayer Book
dated A.H. 1180/ 1766 CE
Medium
Manuscript: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper Binding: leather and gold
Dimensions
H. 6 in. (15.2 cm) W. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Classification
Codices
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2014
Accession Number
2014.44
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Art Historical Context
This exquisite prayer book, created by the artist ‘Abd al-Q Hisari in 176 CE, represents a example of Islamic manuscript tradition. Measuring just six inches tall, its compact size made it ideal for personal devotion and travel. As a codex from the Islamic Art collection, it reflects the deep cultural importance of handwritten religious texts in the 18th century, when such works served both spiritual and artistic purposes. Crafted with ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, the manuscript showcases the refined techniques of calligraphy and illumination prized in Islamic art. Delicate gold...