Islamic ArtCodiceslate 15th centuryBy Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from India created in late 15th century using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm) W. 8 3/8 in. (21.3… 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: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm) W. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm) Image: H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm) W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1913 |
| Date | late 15th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: India. 
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"Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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"Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to late 15th century.
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"Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
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"Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from India.
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