Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1300–30By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
"Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from Northwestern Iran or Baghdad created in ca. 1300–30 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring 6 5/16 x 4 15/16in. (16 x 12.5cm) Miniature dimensions: 2… 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, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | 6 5/16 x 4 15/16in. (16 x 12.5cm) Miniature dimensions: 2 1/16 x 4 3/4in. (5.2 x 12.1cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1969 |
| Date | ca. 1300–30 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Northwestern Iran or Baghdad. 
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What department houses "Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?
"Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?
"Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1300–30.
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"Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does "Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?
"Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from Northwestern Iran or Baghdad.
Is "Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?
"Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is in the public domain and can be freely used.