"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1610

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is a codices Bijapur from India created in ca. 1610 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: 8 x 4 13/16in. (20.3 x 12.2cm) Painting: 2 5/8 x 3… attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: 8 x 4 13/16in. (20.3 x 12.2cm) Painting: 2 5/8 x 3 1/8in. (6.7 x 8cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Jeffrey Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1985
Dateca. 1610

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bijapur, Deccan, India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi?

"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi created?

"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi dates to ca. 1610.

What material is "Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi made from?

"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi originate?

"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi originates from India.

Is "Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi in the public domain?

"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi 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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