Who created "Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'"?

Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta' was created by `Umar Aqta' in late 14th–early 15th century (before 1405).

When was "Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'" created?

This artwork was created late 14th–early 15th century (before 1405).

What medium is "Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'"?

Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta' is Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Is "Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'" in the public domain?

Yes, Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta' is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'

`Umar Aqta'

late 14th–early 15th century (before 1405)

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions

H. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm) W. 43 5/8 in. (110.8cm)

Classification

Codices

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Samuel T. Peters, 1918

Accession Number

18.17.3

Tags

Qur'anCalligraphy

Art Historical Context

This exquisite section from the *Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'* showcases the masterful calligraphy of the artist `Umar Aqta' himself, dating to the late 14th early 15th centurybefore 1405). As a codex fragment from the Islamic world, it represents a sacred portion of the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, rendered with profound reverence during a golden age of manuscript production. Such works were not merely texts but treasures, often commissioned by patrons to demonstrate piety and artistic patronage. Crafted in ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, the piece measures an impressive 19½ by 43⅝ in...

Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'

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