Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1430–40By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Rustam's First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from India created in ca. 1430–40 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image: H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm) W. 10 3/8 in… 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 | Image: H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm) W. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm) Page: H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm) W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 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 | The Grinnell Collection, Bequest of William Milne Grinnell, 1920 |
| Date | ca. 1430–40 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: India. 
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What department houses "Rustam's First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?
"Rustam's First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Rustam's First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?
"Rustam's First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1430–40.
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"Rustam's First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.
Where does "Rustam's First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?
"Rustam's First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from India.
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"Rustam's First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.