"Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1430–40

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from India created in ca. 1430–40 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 7.87 in. high 7.37 in. wide (20 cm high 18.7 cm wide) 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
Dimensions7.87 in. high 7.37 in. wide (20 cm high 18.7 cm wide)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Grinnell Collection, Bequest of William Milne Grinnell, 1920
Dateca. 1430–40

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?

"Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?

"Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1430–40.

What material is "Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?

"Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?

"Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from India.

Is "Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?

"Bizhan Forces Farud to Retreat into his Fort", 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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