Islamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Alexander Executes Janusiyar and Mahiyar, the Slayers of Darius", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in dated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 8 3/4 x 5 3/8in. (22.2 x 13.6cm) attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | 8 3/4 x 5 3/8in. (22.2 x 13.6cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Samuel D. Lee Fund, 1940 |
| Date | dated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Shiraz, Iran. 
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"Alexander Executes Janusiyar and Mahiyar, the Slayers of Darius", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi dates to dated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482.
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"Alexander Executes Janusiyar and Mahiyar, the Slayers of Darius", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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