"Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesA.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36

By 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

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: 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)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineLouis V. Bell Fund, 1967
DateA.H. 839/A.D. 1435–36

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What material is "Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) made from?

"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.

Is "Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) in the public domain?

"Siege of Baghdad", Folio from a Dispersed copy of the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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