"Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1430–40

By Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a codices from India created in ca. 1430–40 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image: H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm) W. 10 1/2 in… 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, and gold on paper
DimensionsImage: H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm) W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Grinnell Collection, Bequest of William Milne Grinnell, 1920
Dateca. 1430–40

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)?

"Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created?

"Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) dates to ca. 1430–40.

What material is "Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) made from?

"Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originate?

"Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) originates from India.

Is "Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) in the public domain?

"Zal Slays Khazarvan and Puts Shamasas to Flight", 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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