"Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1300–30

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from Northwestern Iran or Baghdad created in ca. 1300–30 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring Text block: 6 3/16 x 5 in. (15.7 x 12.7 cm) Painting: 1… attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
DimensionsText block: 6 3/16 x 5 in. (15.7 x 12.7 cm) Painting: 1 15/16 x 4 13/16 in. (4.9 x 12.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1969
Dateca. 1300–30

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Northwestern Iran or Baghdad. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?

"Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?

"Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1300–30.

What material is "Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?

"Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.

Where does "Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?

"Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Northwestern Iran or Baghdad.

Is "Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?

"Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) 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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