Islamic ArtCodicesmid-15th centuryBy Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from India created in mid-15th century using main support: ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper margins: ink… measuring 7.37 in. high 7.62 in. wide (18.7 cm high 19.4 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 | Main support: Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper Margins: Ink and gold on dyed paper |
| Dimensions | 7.37 in. high 7.62 in. wide (18.7 cm high 19.4 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 Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?
"Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?
"Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to mid-15th century.
What material is "Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?
"Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from main support: ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper margins: ink and gold on dyed paper.
Where does "Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?
"Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from India.
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"Kai Khusrau, Farangis and Giv Crossing the River Jihun (Oxus)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.