Islamic ArtCodicesA.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36By 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
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | 11 3/8 x 8in. (28.9 x 20.3cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1955 |
| Date | A.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Shiraz, 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.