Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1300–30By 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
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Text 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) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1969 |
| Date | ca. 1300–30 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Northwestern Iran or Baghdad. 
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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.
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"Gustaham Kills Lahhak and Farshidvard", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1300–30.
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"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.
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