"Rustam Shoots His Half-brother Shaghad through a Plane Tree", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Rustam Shoots His Half-brother Shaghad through a Plane Tree", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in dated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) W. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) 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
DimensionsH. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) W. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineSamuel D. Lee Fund, 1940
Datedated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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"Rustam Shoots His Half-brother Shaghad through a Plane Tree", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi dates to dated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482.

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"Rustam Shoots His Half-brother Shaghad through a Plane Tree", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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

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