Islamic ArtCodices1530–35By Aqa Mirak|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Ceasar Captive Before Shapur II", Folio 543r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in 1530–35 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 8 5/8 x W. 8 7/16 in. (H. 21.9 x W. 21.4… attributed to Aqa Mirak|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: H. 8 5/8 x W. 8 7/16 in. (H. 21.9 x W. 21.4 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 5/8 x W. 12 1/2 in. (H. 47.3 x W. 31.8 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970 |
| Date | 1530–35 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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"Ceasar Captive Before Shapur II", Folio 543r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to 1530–35.
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"Ceasar Captive Before Shapur II", Folio 543r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.
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"Ceasar Captive Before Shapur II", Folio 543r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originates from Iran.
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