Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1300–30By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Bahram Chubina Kills the Lion-Shaped Ape Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from Northwestern Iran or Baghdad created in ca. 1300–30 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring Text block: 6 5/16 x 5 in. (16 x 12.7 cm) Painting: 1 15/16… 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, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Text block: 6 5/16 x 5 in. (16 x 12.7 cm) Painting: 1 15/16 x 5 1/2 in. (5 x 14 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1969 |
| Date | ca. 1300–30 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Northwestern Iran or Baghdad. 
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What department houses "Bahram Chubina Kills the Lion-Shaped Ape Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?
"Bahram Chubina Kills the Lion-Shaped Ape Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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"Bahram Chubina Kills the Lion-Shaped Ape Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1300–30.
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"Bahram Chubina Kills the Lion-Shaped Ape Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does "Bahram Chubina Kills the Lion-Shaped Ape Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?
"Bahram Chubina Kills the Lion-Shaped Ape Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Northwestern Iran or Baghdad.
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"Bahram Chubina Kills the Lion-Shaped Ape Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.