"Kai Kavus Upbraids Siyavush in a Letter", Folio 174r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1525–30

By 'Abd al-Vahhab|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Mir Musavvir

"Kai Kavus Upbraids Siyavush in a Letter", Folio 174r 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. 11 in. (28 cm) W. 7 3/16 in… attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Mir Musavvir — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 11 in. (28 cm) W. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm) Page: H. 18 5/8 in .(47.3 cm) W. 11 11/16 in. (29.7 cm) Mat: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm) W. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Dateca. 1525–30

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Tabriz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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"Kai Kavus Upbraids Siyavush in a Letter", Folio 174r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to ca. 1525–30.

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"Kai Kavus Upbraids Siyavush in a Letter", Folio 174r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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