"Bizhan Receives an Invitation through Manizha's Nurse", Folio 300v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1525–30

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|'Abd al-Vahhab

"Bizhan Receives an Invitation through Manizha's Nurse", Folio 300v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1525–30 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 12 5/8 x W. 7 1/4 in. (H. 32.1 x W. 18.4… attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|'Abd al-Vahhab — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 12 5/8 x W. 7 1/4 in. (H. 32.1 x W. 18.4 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 11/16 x W. 10 5/8 in. (H. 47.5 x W. 27 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Dateca. 1525–30

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Tabriz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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"Bizhan Receives an Invitation through Manizha's Nurse", Folio 300v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to ca. 1525–30.

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"Bizhan Receives an Invitation through Manizha's Nurse", Folio 300v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.

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

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