Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1535By 'Abd al-Samad|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian)
"The Assassination of Khusrau Parviz", Folio 742v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1535 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: Ht. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm) W. 10… attributed to 'Abd al-Samad|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian) — 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: Ht. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm) W. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm) Page: Ht. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm) W.12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm) Mat: Ht. 22 in. (55.9 cm) W. 16 in. (40.6 cm) Frame: Ht. 23 in. (58.4 cm) W. 17 in. (43.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970 |
| Date | ca. 1535 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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"The Assassination of Khusrau Parviz", Folio 742v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to ca. 1535.
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"The Assassination of Khusrau Parviz", Folio 742v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.
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