Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1610By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is a codices Bijapur from India created in ca. 1610 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: 7 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (20 x 12.1cm) Painting: 5 3/16 x 2… 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, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 7 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (20 x 12.1cm) Painting: 5 3/16 x 2 3/4 in. (13.2 x 7cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Wendy Findlay, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 1610 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Bijapur, Deccan, India. 
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What department houses "Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi?
"Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi created?
"Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi dates to ca. 1610.
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"Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
Where does "Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi originate?
"Rescue of Bizhan by Piran", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi originates from India.
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