"The Nobles and Mubids Advise Khusrau Parviz about Shirin", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1300–30

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"The Nobles and Mubids Advise Khusrau Parviz about Shirin", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from Iran or Iraq created in ca. 1300–30 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Text block: 6 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. (15.5 x 12.4 cm) Painting: 2… 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, and gold on paper
DimensionsText block: 6 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. (15.5 x 12.4 cm) Painting: 2 3/16 x 4 7/8 in. (5.5 x 12.4 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1934
Dateca. 1300–30

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran or Iraq. Flag of Iran

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"The Nobles and Mubids Advise Khusrau Parviz about Shirin", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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"The Nobles and Mubids Advise Khusrau Parviz about Shirin", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran or Iraq.

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

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