Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1525–30By Qasim ibn 'Ali|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Rustam Slays Isfandiyar", Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1525–30 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 7 3/4 x W. 6 11/16 in. (H. 19.7 x W. 17… attributed to Qasim ibn 'Ali|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — 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. 7 3/4 x W. 6 11/16 in. (H. 19.7 x W. 17 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 5/8 x W. 12 5/8 in. (H. 47.3 x W. 32.1 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970 |
| Date | ca. 1525–30 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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What department houses "Rustam Slays Isfandiyar", Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp?
"Rustam Slays Isfandiyar", Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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"Rustam Slays Isfandiyar", Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to ca. 1525–30.
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"Rustam Slays Isfandiyar", Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does "Rustam Slays Isfandiyar", Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originate?
"Rustam Slays Isfandiyar", Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originates from Iran.
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"Rustam Slays Isfandiyar", Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is in the public domain and can be freely used.