Islamic ArtCodicesA.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36By Sharaf al-din 'Ali Yazdi|Ya'qub ibn Hasan, known as Siraj al-Husaini|Unknown
"Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in A.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring Page: 13 1/8 x 9 11/16in. (33.4 x 24.6cm) Measurements of… attributed to Sharaf al-din 'Ali Yazdi|Ya'qub ibn Hasan, known as Siraj al-Husaini|Unknown — 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 |
| Dimensions | Page: 13 1/8 x 9 11/16in. (33.4 x 24.6cm) Measurements of text page with r: 9 5/16 x 6 3/16in. (23.7 x 15.7cm) Measurements of miniature withou: 7 13/16 x 6in. (19.8 x 15.2cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Louis V. Bell Fund, 1967 |
| Date | A.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Shiraz, Iran. 
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What department houses "Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories)?
"Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) created?
"Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) dates to A.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36.
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"Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does "Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) originate?
"Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) originates from Iran.
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