Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1525By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|'Abd al-'Aziz
"Rudaba's Maids Return to the Palace", Folio 71v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1525 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 12 5/16 x W. 9 7/16 in. (H. 31.3 x W. 23.9… attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|'Abd al-'Aziz — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: H. 12 5/16 x W. 9 7/16 in. (H. 31.3 x W. 23.9 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 1/2 x W. 12 1/2 in. (H. 47 x W. 31.8 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970 |
| Date | ca. 1525 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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"Rudaba's Maids Return to the Palace", Folio 71v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.
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