"Mihrab Vents His Anger Upon Sindukht", Folio 83v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Painting attributed to Qadimi Iranian

Painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab Iranian

ca. 1525–30

Not on view

When Mihrab of Kabul first heard of his daughter Rudaba’s secret love affair with Zal, he wanted to kill her, but his wife Sindukht persuaded him that Sam, Zal’s father, had agreed to the alliance. Now, when Mihrab learned that Shah Manuchihr had ordered Sam to destroy his house, Mihrab’s anger arose anew against his wife for falsely quelling his former fears. Sindukht then suggested that she visit Sam at his camp, bringing gifts from Mihrab’s treasury. Desperate to save his kingdom, Mihrab allowed his wife to undertake the mission. The decorous depiction of Sindukht and Mihrab in her chamber gives little indication of the heated emotions of their exchange.

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Title: "Mihrab Vents His Anger Upon Sindukht", Folio 83v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)
Artist: Painting attributed to Qadimi (Iranian, active ca. 1525–1565)
Artist: Painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab (Iranian)
Date: ca. 1525–30
Geography: Made in Iran, Tabriz
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Painting:
H. 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm)
W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
Page:
H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)
W. 12 7/16 in. (31.6 cm)
Mat:
H. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
W. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
Object Number: 1970.301.11
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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