"Kai Khusrau, Gudarz and Giv Capturing the Demon's Fortress, Bahman (?)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1430–40

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Kai Khusrau, Gudarz and Giv Capturing the Demon's Fortress, Bahman (?)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from India created in ca. 1430–40 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 7.62 in. high 7.75 in. wide (19.4 cm high 19.7 cm wide) 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, and gold on paper
Dimensions7.62 in. high 7.75 in. wide (19.4 cm high 19.7 cm wide)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Grinnell Collection, Bequest of William Milne Grinnell, 1920
Dateca. 1430–40

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: India. Flag of India

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"Kai Khusrau, Gudarz and Giv Capturing the Demon's Fortress, Bahman (?)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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"Kai Khusrau, Gudarz and Giv Capturing the Demon's Fortress, Bahman (?)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1430–40.

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"Kai Khusrau, Gudarz and Giv Capturing the Demon's Fortress, Bahman (?)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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"Kai Khusrau, Gudarz and Giv Capturing the Demon's Fortress, Bahman (?)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from India.

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"Kai Khusrau, Gudarz and Giv Capturing the Demon's Fortress, Bahman (?)", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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