"Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesA.H. 741/A.D. 1341

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Hasan ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali ibn (?) Husaini, known as al-Mausili|al-Hasan Qawam al-Daula wa'l-Din

"Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in A.H. 741/A.D. 1341 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image 9 9/16 in x 11 3/8 in. Page 11 7/16 in. x 13 7/8… attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Hasan ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali ibn (?) Husaini, known as al-Mausili|al-Hasan Qawam al-Daula wa'l-Din — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsImage 9 9/16 in x 11 3/8 in. Page 11 7/16 in. x 13 7/8 in. Mat 14 1/14 in. x 19 1/4 in.
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
DateA.H. 741/A.D. 1341

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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What department houses "Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?

"Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?

"Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to A.H. 741/A.D. 1341.

What material is "Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?

"Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?

"Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran.

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"Iranian and Turanian Armies in Combat", 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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