Islamic ArtCodicesA.H. 1074–79/A.D. 1663–69By Mu’in|Bin Shams ad-Din Sheikh Muhammad|Ali Naqi|Aqa Nuyan|Ghulam Parmak|Fadl Ali|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Muhammad Zaman
Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices probably Isfahan from Iran created in A.H. 1074–79/A.D. 1663–69 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver and gold on paper measuring H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm) W. 11 1/8 in. (28.2 cm) attributed to Mu’in|Bin Shams ad-Din Sheikh Muhammad|Ali Naqi|Aqa Nuyan|Ghulam Parmak|Fadl Ali|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|Muhammad Zaman — 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 | H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm) W. 11 1/8 in. (28.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913 |
| Date | A.H. 1074–79/A.D. 1663–69 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Isfahan, Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Shahnama (Book of Kings)?
Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?
Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to A.H. 1074–79/A.D. 1663–69.
What material is Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?
Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver and gold on paper.
Where does Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?
Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran.
Is Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?
Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.