"Kai Khusrau Crosses the River Jayhun with Giv and Farangis", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodiceslate 19th–early 20th century

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Kai Khusrau Crosses the River Jayhun with Giv and Farangis", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from India created in late 19th–early 20th century using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring 12 9/16 x 8 9/16in. (31.9 x 21.7cm) Dimensions of painting… attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions12 9/16 x 8 9/16in. (31.9 x 21.7cm) Dimensions of painting: 9 1/16 x 5 1/2in. (23 x 14cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Balamuth, 1968
Datelate 19th–early 20th century

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Geography

Origin: Kashmir, India. Flag of India

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"Kai Khusrau Crosses the River Jayhun with Giv and Farangis", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to late 19th–early 20th century.

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

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