Islamic ArtCodices1576–77By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Siyavush|Shah Isma'il
Artwork Details
| Title | "Birth of Zal", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) |
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | H. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm) W. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Date | 1576–77 |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Provenance
| City | Qazvin |
| Country | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 449008