https://spatial-humanities.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/1f50c50d6882ac56fe8f3accbdcf0852.jpg cef6111961aa199c767145c016ce811a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Death of Zahhak Description An account of the resource This folio illustrates a scene from Abolqasem Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh which “recounts the history of Iran before Islam” (Canby 13). This scene is painted in vibrant colours with gold illumination on gold speckled paper. Moreover, it depicts the end of cruel King Zahhak’s reign as he is imprisoned by Feraydun in Mount Damavand. Within the mountain’s cavern, Zahhak is bound with illuminated gold chains and is rendered powerless with his arms outstretched and his lowered gaze. Although this folio marks Zahhak’s decline, it also represents the ascension of a new king through the figure of Feryadun. Feraydun assumes an authoritative position as he grips the ox-headed mace and points a finger at Zahhak in disapproval. Outside the cave, various men await Feraydun’s orders to seal the opening. At the base of the mountain is a hunting party (Aga Khan Museum, “The Death of Zahhak”) with men engaging in falconry and leading horses across the rocky terrain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sultan Muhammad Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived This folio was originally bound in the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp. However, the manuscript was unbound in 1970 by Arthur A. Houghton Jr. in order to distribute individual works to various museums and art collectors (Canby 18). As a result, it now exists as an individual folio. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Aga Khan Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1535 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Aga Khan Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Language A language of the resource Not applicable Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tabriz, Iran IIIF Item Metadata UUID 646a0a5a-6f4d-4d90-a968-30c4fcc3c02f