"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians"  Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1425

By Hafiz-i Abru

"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in ca. 1425 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 6 5/8 in. high 5 3/16 in. wide (16.87 cm high 13.12 cm wide) attributed to Hafiz-i Abru — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions6 5/8 in. high 5 3/16 in. wide (16.87 cm high 13.12 cm wide)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
Dateca. 1425

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Geography

Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. Flag of Afghanistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru?

"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru created?

"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru dates to ca. 1425.

What material is "Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru made from?

"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru originate?

"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru originates from present-day Afghanistan.

Is "Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru in the public domain?

"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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