"The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodices1525–30

By Qasim ibn 'Ali|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in 1525–30 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting (recto): H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm) … attributed to Qasim ibn 'Ali|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting (recto): H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm) W. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm) Painting (verso): H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm) W. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) Page: H. 18 11/16 in. (47.5 cm) W. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm) Mat: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm) W. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Date1525–30

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Tabriz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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"The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v 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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"The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to 1525–30.

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"The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.

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"The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originates from Iran.

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"The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp 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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