Islamic ArtCodiceslate 19th–early 20th centuryBy 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
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | 12 9/16 x 8 9/16in. (31.9 x 21.7cm) Dimensions of painting: 9 1/16 x 5 1/2in. (23 x 14cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Balamuth, 1968 |
| Date | late 19th–early 20th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Kashmir, 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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"Kai Khusrau Crosses the River Jayhun with Giv and Farangis", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
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