"Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1450

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from India created in ca. 1450 using ink and opaque watercolor on paper measuring Page: 10 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. (26.1 x 16.8 cm) Text and painting… attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk and opaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsPage: 10 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. (26.1 x 16.8 cm) Text and painting box: 7 1/2 x 5 in. (19 x 12.7 cm) Painting: 5 3/16 x 4 11/16 in. (13.1 x 11.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1972
Dateca. 1450

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?

"Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?

"Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1450.

What material is "Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?

"Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink and opaque watercolor on paper.

Where does "Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?

"Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from India.

Is "Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?

"Rustam Lassos Rakhsh", 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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