Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1525–30By Aqa Mirak|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Hurmuzd I's Last Testament to Prince Bahram I", Folio 535r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1525–30 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 6 5/8 x W. 7 3/32 in. (H. 16.8 x W. 18… 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. 6 5/8 x W. 7 3/32 in. (H. 16.8 x W. 18 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 11/16 x W. 12 5/8 in. (H. 47.5 x W. 32.1 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970 |
| Date | ca. 1525–30 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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