"The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1330–40

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices probably Isfahan from Iran created in ca. 1330–40 using ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper measuring Page: 7 15/16 x 5 3/16 in. (20.2 x 13.2 cm) Painting: 1… 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, gold, and silver on paper
DimensionsPage: 7 15/16 x 5 3/16 in. (20.2 x 13.2 cm) Painting: 1 9/16 x 4 1/4 in. (3.9 x 10.8 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineBequest of Monroe C. Gutman, 1974
Dateca. 1330–40

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Isfahan, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?

"The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?

"The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1330–40.

What material is "The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?

"The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper.

Where does "The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?

"The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran.

Is "The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?

"The Combat of Tus and Human", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) 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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