Islamic ArtCodices1525–30By 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
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting (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) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970 |
| Date | 1525–30 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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What department houses "The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp?
"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.
When was "The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp created?
"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.
Where does "The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originate?
"The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originates from Iran.
Is "The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman", Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp in the public domain?
"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.