"Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1300–30

By 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

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions6 5/16 x 4 15/16in. (16 x 12.5cm) Miniature dimensions: 2 1/16 x 4 3/4in. (5.2 x 12.1cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1969
Dateca. 1300–30

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Northwestern Iran or Baghdad. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What material is "Zal is Restored to his Father Sam by the Simurgh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?

"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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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