"The Four Knights of Kai Khusrau in the Mountains", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesA.H. 741/A.D. 1341

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|al-Hasan Qawam al-Daula wa'l-Din|Hasan ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali ibn (?) Husaini, known as al-Mausili

"The Four Knights of Kai Khusrau in the Mountains", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in A.H. 741/A.D. 1341 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm) W. 11 5/16 in… attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi|al-Hasan Qawam al-Daula wa'l-Din|Hasan ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali ibn (?) Husaini, known as al-Mausili — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm) W. 11 5/16 in. (28.7 cm) Painting: H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) W. 9 5/16 in. (23.6 cm) Mat: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm) W. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
DateA.H. 741/A.D. 1341

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

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"The Four Knights of Kai Khusrau in the Mountains", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "The Four Knights of Kai Khusrau in the Mountains", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?

"The Four Knights of Kai Khusrau in the Mountains", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to A.H. 741/A.D. 1341.

What material is "The Four Knights of Kai Khusrau in the Mountains", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?

"The Four Knights of Kai Khusrau in the Mountains", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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"The Four Knights of Kai Khusrau in the Mountains", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran.

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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