"Rakhsh Kills a Lion while Rustam is Asleep", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
| Title | "Rakhsh Kills a Lion while Rustam is Asleep", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi |
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| Author | Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus) |
| Publication Date: | ca. 1300–30 |
| Publication Place | Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Baghdad - |
| Subject | Islamic Art |
| Type | Book |
| Language | Undetermined |
| Digital | Yes |
| Manuscript | No |
| Physical Dimensions | Text block: H. 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm) W. 4 13/16 in. 12.3 cm) Painting: H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm) W. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) |
| Library: | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Library Asset ID | 69.74.9 |
| Record ID | 452049 |
| Library Location | Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Date | ca. 1300–30 |
| Notes | Rogers Fund, 1969 — Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Baghdad |
| Malzeme | Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper |
