Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1330–40By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Iskandar Speaks with the Bird on the Mountain", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is a codices probably Isfahan from Iran created in ca. 1330–40 using ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper measuring Page: 8 1/16 x 5 1/4 in. (20.5 x 13.3 cm) Painting: 1 7/8 x… 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, gold, and silver on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 8 1/16 x 5 1/4 in. (20.5 x 13.3 cm) Painting: 1 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. (4.7 x 10.8 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Monroe C. Gutman, 1974 |
| Date | ca. 1330–40 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Isfahan, Iran. 
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What department houses "Iskandar Speaks with the Bird on the Mountain", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi?
"Iskandar Speaks with the Bird on the Mountain", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Iskandar Speaks with the Bird on the Mountain", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi created?
"Iskandar Speaks with the Bird on the Mountain", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi dates to ca. 1330–40.
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"Iskandar Speaks with the Bird on the Mountain", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper.
Where does "Iskandar Speaks with the Bird on the Mountain", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi originate?
"Iskandar Speaks with the Bird on the Mountain", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi originates from Iran.
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