Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1530–35By Sultan Muhammad|'Abd al-'Aziz|Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Zal Consults the Magi", Folio 73v 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. 11 1/16 x W. 7 1/4 in. (H. 28.1 x W. 18.4… attributed to Sultan Muhammad|'Abd al-'Aziz|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. 11 1/16 x W. 7 1/4 in. (H. 28.1 x W. 18.4 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 9/16 x W. 12 1/2 in. (H. 47.1 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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"Zal Consults the Magi", Folio 73v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Zal Consults the Magi", Folio 73v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp created?
"Zal Consults the Magi", Folio 73v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp dates to ca. 1530–35.
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"Zal Consults the Magi", Folio 73v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper.
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"Zal Consults the Magi", Folio 73v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp originates from Iran.
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