Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1524By Sultan Muhammad|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Zahhak is Told His Fate", Folio 29v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1524 using opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) W. 12… attributed to Sultan Muhammad|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 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) W. 12 15/16 in. (32.9 cm) Page: H. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm) W. 18 1/2 in. (47 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 | ca. 1524 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Tabriz, Iran. 
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"Zahhak is Told His Fate", Folio 29v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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"Zahhak is Told His Fate", Folio 29v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to ca. 1524.
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"Zahhak is Told His Fate", Folio 29v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.
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"Zahhak is Told His Fate", Folio 29v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originates from Iran.
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"Zahhak is Told His Fate", Folio 29v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is in the public domain and can be freely used.