"Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodices1352

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in 1352 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm) W. 6 in… 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
DimensionsPainting: H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm) W. 6 in. (15.2 cm) Page: H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm) W. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
Date1352

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?

"Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?

"Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to 1352.

What material is "Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?

"Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?

"Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran.

Is "Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?

"Bahram Gur Hunting with Azada", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) 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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