Publication Date
manuscript: 13th century; cover: dated 1691
Publication Place
Made in present-day Turkey [Cover], Kayseri. Made in present-day Turkey [Manuscript], probably Cilicia -
Subject
Islamic Art
Type
Book
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Pages: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Binding: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
W. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Approx. opening with cradle: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
W. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
D. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Library
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Library Asset ID
16.99
Record ID
446861
Library Location
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date
manuscript: 13th century; cover: dated 1691
Notes
Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1916 — Made in present-day Turkey [Cover], Kayseri. Made in present-day Turkey [Manuscript], probably Cilicia
Malzeme
Manuscript: ink and tempera on parchment
Cover: gilded silver repoussé, with colored enamels, jewels, and imitation gems
