Islamic ArtCodiceslast quarter 15th centuryBy Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in last quarter 15th century using ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper measuring 5.25 in. high 5.75 in. wide (13.3 cm high 14.6 cm wide) attributed to Abu'l Qasim Firdausi — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper |
| Dimensions | 5.25 in. high 5.75 in. wide (13.3 cm high 14.6 cm wide) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Richard Ettinghausen, 1975 |
| Date | last quarter 15th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Shiraz, Iran. 
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What department houses "Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?
"Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?
"Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to last quarter 15th century.
What material is "Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?
"Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper.
Where does "Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?
"Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Iran.
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"Zahhak Brought as a Prisoner before Faridun", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.