Islamic ArtCodicesmid-15th centuryBy Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from India created in mid-15th century using image: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper margins: ink and gold on dyed… measuring 6.5 in. high 7.50 in. wide (16.5 cm high 19.1 cm wide) attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Image: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper Margins: Ink and gold on dyed paper |
| Dimensions | 6.5 in. high 7.50 in. wide (16.5 cm high 19.1 cm wide) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The Grinnell Collection, Bequest of William Milne Grinnell, 1920 |
| Date | mid-15th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: India. 
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What department houses "Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?
"Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?
"Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to mid-15th century.
What material is "Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?
"Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from image: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper margins: ink and gold on dyed paper.
Where does "Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?
"Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from India.
Is "Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?
"Kai Kavus Attempts to Fly to Heaven", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.