Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1300–30By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from Iran or Iraq created in ca. 1300–30 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm) W. 4… 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, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm) W. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm) Page: H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1934 |
| Date | ca. 1300–30 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Iran or Iraq. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses "Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?
"Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?
"Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1300–30.
What material is "Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?
"Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
Where does "Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?
"Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran or Iraq.
Is "Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?
"Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.