Islamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 1077/ A.D. 1666–67By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Mu'in Musavvir
"Rustam's First Encounter with Afrasiyab", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices Isfahan from Iran created in dated A.H. 1077/ A.D. 1666–67 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Mu'in Musavvir — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Richard Ettinghausen, 1975 |
| Date | dated A.H. 1077/ A.D. 1666–67 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Isfahan, Iran. 
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"Rustam's First Encounter with Afrasiyab", 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's First Encounter with Afrasiyab", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
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"Rustam's First Encounter with Afrasiyab", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran.
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