"Alexander Executes Janusiyar and Mahiyar, the Slayers of Darius", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482

By 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

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions8 3/4 x 5 3/8in. (22.2 x 13.6cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineSamuel D. Lee Fund, 1940
Datedated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of 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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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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