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view Folio from a <i>Shahnama</i> (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: Iskandar encounters the Angel Israfel; verso: text: Iskandar crosses the Land of Darkness, removes the ruby; Iskandar constructs a wall to defeat Yajuj and Majuj (Gog and Magog) digital asset number 1

Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: Iskandar encounters the Angel Israfel; verso: text: Iskandar crosses the Land of Darkness, removes the ruby; Iskandar constructs a wall to defeat Yajuj and Majuj (Gog and Magog)

Calligrapher:: Muhammad al-Qiwam al-Katib al-Shirazi (ca. 1537-1585) Search this

Medium:: Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Dimensions:: H x W: 45.2 x 30.2 cm (17 13/16 x 11 7/8 in)

Type:: Manuscript; Painting

Origin:: Probably Turkey

Date:: 1562-1583

Topic:: Shahnama Search this; angel Search this; Alexander Search this; Turkey Search this; Iran Search this; Elias Search this; Arts of the Islamic World Search this; Henri Vever collection Search this; Khizr Search this; Israfel Search this; Water of Life Search this; WWII-era provenance Search this

Credit Line:: Purchase — Smithsonian Unrestricted Trust Funds, Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program, and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler

Accession Number:: S1986.256

Restrictions & Rights:: Copyright with museum

Related Online Resources:: Google Cultural Institute

See more items in:: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection

Data Source:: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

EDAN-URL:: edanmdm:fsg_S1986.256

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