Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1525By Sultan Muhammad|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Tahmuras Defeats the Divs", Folio 23v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1525 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 11 1/8 (28.3 cm) W. 7 5/16 in… attributed to Sultan Muhammad|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — 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 | Painting: H. 11 1/8 (28.3 cm) W. 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm) W. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm) Mat: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm) W. 16 in. (40.6 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970 |
| Date | ca. 1525 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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"Tahmuras Defeats the Divs", Folio 23v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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"Tahmuras Defeats the Divs", Folio 23v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to ca. 1525.
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"Tahmuras Defeats the Divs", Folio 23v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does "Tahmuras Defeats the Divs", Folio 23v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originate?
"Tahmuras Defeats the Divs", Folio 23v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originates from Iran.
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"Tahmuras Defeats the Divs", Folio 23v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is in the public domain and can be freely used.