Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1530–35By Qasim ibn 'Ali|Mir Musavvir|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"The Khaqan Captive Before Bahram Gur", Folio 578r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1530–35 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 7 11/16 x W. 6 11/16 in. (H. 19.5 x W. 17… attributed to Qasim ibn 'Ali|Mir Musavvir|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: H. 7 11/16 x W. 6 11/16 in. (H. 19.5 x W. 17 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 5/8 x W. 12 1/2 in. (H. 47.3 x W. 31.8 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970 |
| Date | ca. 1530–35 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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"The Khaqan Captive Before Bahram Gur", Folio 578r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to ca. 1530–35.
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"The Khaqan Captive Before Bahram Gur", Folio 578r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.
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