Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1330–40By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is a codices probably Isfahan from Iran created in ca. 1330–40 using ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper measuring Painting: H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) W. 4 5/16… 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 | Painting: H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) W. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm) Page: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Monroe C. Gutman, 1974 |
| Date | ca. 1330–40 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Isfahan, Iran. 
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What department houses "Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi?
"Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi created?
"Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi dates to ca. 1330–40.
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"Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper.
Where does "Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi originate?
"Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi originates from Iran.
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"Zal delivers Sam's letter to Manuchihr", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi is in the public domain and can be freely used.