Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1300–30By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
Artwork Details
| Title | "Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 1300–30 |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1969 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Provenance
| Country | Northwestern Iran or Baghdad |
Other Works by Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
121 other works by this artist are in the collection.
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ca. 1300–30"Nushirvan Receives Mihras, Envoy of Caesar", Folio from a…
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ca. 1300–30"The Nobles and Mubids Advise Khusrau Parviz about Shirin"…
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ca. 1300–30"Kai Khusrau Enthroned Holding a Sword", Folio from a…
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ca. 1300–30"Bahram Gur Exhibiting his Prowess in Wrestling at the…
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ca. 1300–30"Bizhan Slaughters the Wild Boars of Irman", Folio from a…
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ca. 1300–30"Yazdegird I Kicked to Death by the Water Horse", Folio…
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 452041