"Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesA.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36

By Sharaf al-din 'Ali Yazdi|Unknown|Ya'qub ibn Hasan, known as Siraj al-Husaini

"Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in A.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 11 3/8 x 8in. (28.9 x 20.3cm) attributed to Sharaf al-din 'Ali Yazdi|Unknown|Ya'qub ibn Hasan, known as Siraj al-Husaini — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions11 3/8 x 8in. (28.9 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1955
DateA.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36

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Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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What department houses "Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories)?

"Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) created?

"Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) dates to A.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36.

What material is "Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) made from?

"Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) originate?

"Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) originates from Iran.

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"Conquest of Baghdad by Timur", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) 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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