Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1610By 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
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 8 x 4 13/16in. (20.3 x 12.2cm) Painting: 2 5/8 x 3 1/8in. (6.7 x 8cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jeffrey Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1985 |
| Date | ca. 1610 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Bijapur, Deccan, 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.
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"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is in the public domain and can be freely used.